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Sapphire and Galena Physical Properties


Galena and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
6.23   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
9   
2.5-2.75   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
PbS   

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Sapphire and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Galena chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Galena Specific Gravity

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

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