Galena and Hanksite Physical Properties

Galena

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.5 Durability

Not Available

1.8 Specific Gravity

6.232.562

1 7.18

2.8 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

2.9 Cleavage

Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]

Good on {0001}

2.10 Mohs Hardness

2.5-2.753-3.5

2 10

2.15 Chemical Composition

PbS

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Galena and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Galena and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.