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Galena and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Galena Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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