Galena and Selenite Physical Properties

Galena

Selenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.23Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-2.752

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbS

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Galena and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Galena and Selenite Specific Gravity

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