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Galena and Creedite Physical Properties


Creedite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
2.70   

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

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
Perfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Galena and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

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Galena and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.

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