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Galena and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
Not Available   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
5   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
Not Available   

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Galena and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Galena and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.

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