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Galena and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.233.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Galena and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Galena and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.