Altaite is very similar to galena as it shares basically the same structure. It is easily distinguished from the far more common galena however, by its tin-white to yellowish white or bronze color and greater density. Not too many minerals are greater in density than galena. The two minerals are found together in sulfide vein ore bodies. Altaite is also associated with gold and silver and several gold and silver sulfides and tellurides such as nagyagite, sylvanite, calaverite and hessite.
Interaction on all levels is stimulated by altaite while self-limiting ideas are decreased. Physical and intellectual stamina are both encouraged, and sedentary habits are purged.