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Galena and Grandidierite Physical Properties

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
6.232.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.757.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.