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Galena and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
2.75   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
Imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Galena and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

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Galena and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.

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