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Galena and Feldspar 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
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
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Galena and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
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Galena and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.