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Galena and Moissanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Galena and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Galena and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.