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Galena and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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Galena and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Galena and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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