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Lawsonite and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
6.23
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
2.5-2.75
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
PbS

Lawsonite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Galena chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Lawsonite and Galena Specific Gravity

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