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Magnetite and Galena Physical Properties

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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
5.26.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.52.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbS

Magnetite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Magnetite and Galena Specific Gravity

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