Paraiba and Galena Physical Properties

Paraiba

Galena

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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

3.04-3.136.23

1 7.18

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

7-7.52.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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PbS

Paraiba and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Paraiba and Galena Specific Gravity

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