Garnet and Galena Physical Properties

Garnet

Galena

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.336.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.52.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

PbS

Garnet and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Galena 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 Garnet and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Garnet and Galena Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Galena Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Galena Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 6.23 whereas that of Galena is 6.23.