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Galena and Hiddenite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
LiAlSi2O6

Galena and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Galena and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.