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Pyrite is a LOT harder--it is 6 on Mohs Hardness Scale and Galena is only 2.5.
Pyrite is usually gold or brassy in color. Galena is lead gray.
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How could you tell the difference in density between the same size samples of quartz and galena?
By deviding the mass by its volume.
Which is the hardest mineral out of calcite talc fluorite and quartz?
Quartz- hardness 7 on Mohs Scale. (Calcite: 3, galena 2.5, talc 1)
What minerals are in coal?
In varying degrees the minerals can include kaolinite, pyrite, marcasite, quartz, chalcopyrite, galena, sphalerite, and the element carbon.
How can you tell the difference between graphite and galena?
galena - cubical supposedly heavier than graphite graphite - looks like pencil lead supposedly lighter than galena
What are the Missouri minerals?
Barite Calcite Carnotite Dolomite Feldspar Galena Geodes Gold Gypsum Hematite Limonite Marcasite Metatorbernite Mica Pyrite Quartz Silver Sphalerite
How do you tell if quartz is piezoelectric?
All fairly pure quartz has piezonelectric properties.
How do you say 'quartz' in French?
well if you mean spell cus i can't really tell you how to pronouce it, in french quartz is quartz
Which is a good way to tell the difference between hematite and galena?
galena leave dark grey streak on streak plate where as hematite leave cherish red streak.
What has a shiny luster?
Silicon is something that has a shiny luster even though it is naturally quite brittle. Other things with a shiny luster include mineral quartz, metallic hematite, and galena.
Where is the Galena Public Library in Galena located?
The Galena Public Library is located at 601 S Bench St, Galena, Illinois.
Where is the Galena Archival Library in Galena located?
The address of the Galena Archival Library is: 204 W. 7Th Street, Galena, 66739 1211
What does unprocessed gold from a mine look like?
Pieces of gold with silver inside of a vein of galena crystal, which is inside of a vein of Quartz crystal. The gold is usually in cubes and can vary from huge to microscopic.
