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Galena and Gaspite 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
3.21
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
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Galena and Gaspite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Gaspite 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 Gaspite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Gaspite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Gaspite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.21 whereas that of Gaspite is 3.21.