Hayne and Galena Physical Properties

Hayne

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.40-2.506.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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PbS

Hayne and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Hayne 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 Hayne and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Hayne and Galena Specific Gravity

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