Nuummite and Galena Physical Properties

Nuummite

Galena

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.376.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on 210

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

PbS

Nuummite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Nuummite and Galena Specific Gravity

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