Verdite and Galena Physical Properties

Verdite

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

2.80-3.06.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

32.5-2.75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

PbS

Verdite and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Galena chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

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Verdite and Galena Specific Gravity

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