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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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What is galena and cinnabar?
Galena is a mineral composed of lead sulfide commonly used in the production of lead and as a source of silver. Cinnabar is a bright red mineral composed of mercury sulfide, used historically as a pigment and in traditional Chinese medicine.
What are three uses of the mineral galena?
Galena is primarily used as a lead ore, contributing to lead production. It is also used in the production of batteries, ammunition, and radiation shielding due to its high density. Additionally, galena is sometimes used in crystal healing and as a semiprecious stone in jewelry.
What are 3 important uses of Galena?
Galena is a major ore of lead, which is used in construction, batteries, and radiation shielding. It is also used in the production of crystals for electronic devices and in cosmetics. Galena has historical significance as a source of silver, and is used as a semiprecious gemstone and in jewelry.
Hardness of galena scale 1-10?
Galena is listed at 2.5 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
What mineral group is galena in?
Galena is in the sulfide group of minerals.
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.
Can galena be used as a chemical?
Yes, it is possible.
What is the mineral galena used to make?
Lead
Where is the Galena Public Library in Galena located?
The address of the Galena Public Library is: 315 W. 7Th Street, Galena, 66739 1211
What is the color of galena?
Galena is steel grey.
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 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
What is galena and cinnabar?
Galena is a mineral composed of lead sulfide commonly used in the production of lead and as a source of silver. Cinnabar is a bright red mineral composed of mercury sulfide, used historically as a pigment and in traditional Chinese medicine.
What is galena's fracture?
Galena's fracture is subconchoidal, and its cleavage is cubic. See http://www.minerals.net/mineral/sulfides/galena/galena.htm for a complete chart about galena's properties.
