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Galena and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.234.014
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.754-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Not Available

Galena and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
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Galena and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.