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Galena and Mimetite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.237.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.753.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Galena and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Galena and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.