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Galena and Dravite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
3.03-3.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Galena and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Galena and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.