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Nuummite and Galena Physical Properties


Galena and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
6.23   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
2.5-2.75   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
PbS   

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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.

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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.

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