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Galena and Pargasite Physical Properties


Pargasite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
3.04-3.26   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
{110} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Galena and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

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Galena and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.

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