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Galena and Mellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.231.58-1.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.752
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.