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Galena and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
2.69-2.72   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   

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Galena and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

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Galena and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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