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Hollandite and Galena Physical Properties


Galena and Hollandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05   
6.23   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
2.5-2.75   

Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   
PbS   

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Hollandite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Galena chemical formula.

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Hollandite and Galena Specific Gravity

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

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