Galena and Sillimanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Tough
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.23
  
3.20-3.26
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
  
{010} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
  
6-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbS
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Galena and Sillimanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Galena and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Galena and Sillimanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.