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Gibbsite and Galena Physical Properties


Galena and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35   
6.23   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
2.5-2.75   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
PbS   

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Gibbsite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Galena chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Galena Specific Gravity

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

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