Galena and Obsidian Physical Properties

Galena

Obsidian

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.232.35-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-2.755-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbS

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Galena and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Galena and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.