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Galena and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Galena and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Galena and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.