top of page
Galena
Galena
Other Names:
Galena
Pronunciation:
guh-lee-nuh
Type:
Mineral
Classification:
sulfide mineral - Group: octahedral sulfide group
Chemical Formula/Composition:
PbS
Luster:
Metallic, Sub-Metallic, Dull
Color:
Lead-Grey silver
Transparency:
Opaque
Mohs Hardness:
2 1/2
Fracture/Cleavage:
perfect cleavage in 3 directions that intersect at 90 degrees
Uses:
Galena is lead ore.
Key Features:
Found in Igneous Metamorphic and Sedimentary rocks. Lead is the primary element in Galena
Sources:
Geology.com, Mindat.org, Britannica
bottom of page