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Galena - the ore of lead has been known form ancient times therfore the person who first discovered/identified it is unknown.
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What color of streak is produced by galena and hematite?
Galena's streak is gray, hematite's streak is deep maroon/brown.
What group is galena in?
Galena is a mineral, lead suphide (PbS), and as such, it is in the group of sulfide minerals. Links can be found below to check facts and learn more.
Where is sulfur most commonly found?
Sulfur (sometimes spelled as sulphur, although this is not correct by current IUPAC rules) is commonly found near natural hot springs or near volcanoes. It's also found in the combined form in many minerals, such as pyrite and galena.
Where is galena mined?
It is found in the USA [Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri], Germany, Peru, Mexico, Zambia, and England.
Which property of the galena and calcite is indicated by the color of the powder each leaves on the ceramic tile?
reaction to an acid
What was lead discovered in?
Galena
What year was the mineral galena found?
The discovery of galena, lead sulfide, dates back into antiquity. Nobody knows exactly when, centuries ago, it was first discovered. The name comes from the Latin for lead ore , or dross from melted lead.
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
Is Galena a rock or mineral?
Galena is a mineral.
What is the color of galena?
Galena is steel grey.
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 galena's cleavage?
Galena's cleavage is cubic.
How does galena forms?
Galena not a rock its a Economic mineral of lead. Formula of Galena is PbS. Galena and Sphalerite(ZnS) Found togather at Hydrothemal deposits.
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
