Anatase and Galena Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
6.23
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
2.5-2.75
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
PbS
Anatase and Galena Chemical Formula
While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Galena chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Galena- PbS
Anatase and Galena Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Galena Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Galena Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 6.23 whereas that of Galena is 6.23.