Galena and Musgravite Physical Properties

Galena

Musgravite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.233.62-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-2.758-8.5

2 10

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.

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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.