Galena and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.23
  
2.39
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Irregular
  
Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbS
  
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Galena and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Galena and Brucite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Galena and Brucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Galena and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.