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Galena and Thulite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.233.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.756-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Galena and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Galena and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Galena and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Galena and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Galena is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.