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Mother of Pearl and Galena Physical Properties

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
2.65-2.87
6.23
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
2.5-4.5
2.5-2.75
1.8 Chemical Composition
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PbS

Mother of Pearl and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl and Galena chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Mother of Pearl and Galena Specific Gravity

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