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Galena and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
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1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
CaF2

Galena and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Galena and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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