Garnet Malaia and Galena Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

Galena

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available6.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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PbS

Garnet Malaia and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Malaia and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Garnet Malaia and Galena Specific Gravity

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