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Galena and Musgravite 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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.