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Galena and Grossular 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
3.55-3.73
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Galena and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Galena and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.