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Galena and Sulfur Physical Properties


Sulfur and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
Not Available   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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