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Galena and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
3.35   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
PbS   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Galena and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Galena and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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