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Galena and Sulfur Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
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1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
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1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
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Galena and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
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Galena and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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