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Sunstone and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
6.23
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
001
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2.5-2.75
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
PbS

Sunstone and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Sunstone and Galena Specific Gravity

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