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Galena and Glass 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
2.39-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
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Galena and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.