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Galena and Gyrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.232.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.752
Amber
2 10
1.4 Chemical Composition
PbS
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Galena and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Galena and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.