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Plumbogummite and Galena Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
6.23
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
2.5-2.75
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
PbS

Plumbogummite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Galena chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Plumbogummite and Galena Specific Gravity

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