Rhodolite and Galena Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Galena

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.846.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

PbS

Rhodolite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Rhodolite and Galena Specific Gravity

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