Tortoiseshell and Galena Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

Galena

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.25-1.356.23

1 7.18

1.2 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.3 Cleavage

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

1.5 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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PbS

Tortoiseshell and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Tortoiseshell and Galena Specific Gravity

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