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Galena and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
2.50   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Galena and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Galena and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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