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Pleonaste and Galena Physical Properties


Galena and Pleonaste Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.80   
6.23   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

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

Mohs Hardness
8   
2.5-2.75   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
PbS   

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Pleonaste and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste and Galena chemical formula.

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Pleonaste and Galena Specific Gravity

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

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