Sulfur and Galena Physical Properties

Sulfur

Galena

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available6.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

PbS

Sulfur and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Sulfur and Galena Specific Gravity

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