Galena and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Galena

Shattuckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.233.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

perfect along [010] and [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-2.753.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbS

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Galena and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Galena and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.