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