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Galena and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

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
6.232.72-2.83
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.756-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.