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Galena and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
4   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
Not Available   

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Galena and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Galena and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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