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Paraiba and Galena Physical Properties


Galena and Paraiba Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.13   
6.23   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5-2.75   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
PbS   

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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.

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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.

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