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Galena and Rhodolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Galena and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Galena and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.