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Galena and Eosphorite 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
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Galena and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Galena and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.