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Galena and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
3.65-4.55   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Galena and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Galena and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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