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Galena is used as the primary ore in lead, which is used to make lead-acid batteries. It is also uses in green glaze for pottery and as kohl in ancient Egypt, and applied around the eyes to reduce the glare of the desert sun and to repel flies.
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∙ 14y agoGalena is lead sulfide...an ore of lead; and also contains varying amounts of silver.
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∙ 14y agoGalena is lead sulphide...an ore of lead; also contains varying amounts of silver.
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∙ 14y agoGalena is used as the most important ore of lead.
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∙ 11y agoIT IS USED for batteries by putting them in toys that need batteries
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∙ 11y agobaby im a firework cmon show em people that are not awakw yeah i was in the car with an open door how did i read the signs so wrong! then i fell off a cliff the end!
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What is cleavage of Galena?
Galena's cleavage is cubic.
What is the hardness of galena?
the hardness of galena on the Mohs scale is 2.5
What mineral group is galena in?
Galena is in the sulfide group of minerals.
How hard is galena?
Galena has a hardness of 2.5 on the Mohs scale. It has a specific gravity of about 7.4. to 7.6. Galena is main mineral in which lead is found.
What types of minerals is galena?
galena is a sulfide mineral, with the formula PbS (lead and sulfur).
What is the mineral galena used to make?
Lead
Can galena be used as a chemical?
Yes, it is possible.
Is galena used in pencils?
No, we don't use galena is pencils. Galena is the primary ore of the metal lead, and this mineral, PbS, is recovered for that purpose. We also often recover silver as a byproduct of lead processing. It is graphite that is used in pencils, and the mineral graphite is an allotrope of carbon.
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 is cleavage of Galena?
Galena's cleavage is cubic.
Is galena metallic or nonmetallic?
Galena is metallic.
Is galena a mineral oxide?
No, Galena is a Sulfide
What is the color of galena?
Galena is steel grey.
Is Galena a rock or mineral?
Galena is a mineral.
What is galena's cleavage?
Galena's cleavage is cubic.
Where is the Galena Area Library in Galena located?
The address of the Galena Area Library is: 322 W State Highway 248, Galena, 65656 8502
