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Galena and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
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1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
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Galena and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
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Galena and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.

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