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Galena and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
4.014   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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