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Galena and Friedelite 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
6.233.06-3.19
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.754-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.