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galena is a sulfide mineral, with the formula PbS (lead and sulfur).

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What class of minerals does galena belong to?

Galena belongs to the sulfide mineral class. In its chemical composition, galena is primarily made up of lead sulfide (PbS).


What are some Similar Minerals to Galena?

Any Lead Mineral, as well as Carbonate Minerals.


Which is least dense pumice or galena?

Pumice is far less dense than galena. Galena is one of the densest minerals.


What mineral group is galena in?

Galena is in the sulfide group of minerals.


Name six types of nonsilicate minerals?

1 Copper 2 Calcite 3 Fluorite 4 Corundum 5 Gypsum 6 Galena


What metallic rock do pyrite and galena have?

Pyrite is an iron sulfide mineral, while galena is a lead sulfide mineral. Both minerals are classified as sulfide minerals, which are metallic in nature due to the presence of metallic elements like iron in pyrite and lead in galena.


Is galena a mineral oxide?

No, galena is not a mineral oxide. It is a sulfide mineral composed of lead and sulfur. Oxides are minerals that are composed of oxygen combined with a metal or other element.


Which physical property would be the most useful in identifying a sample of galena?

The most useful physical property for identifying galena would be its metallic luster and its high density. Galena has a metallic luster and is one of the densest minerals, so these characteristics can be helpful in distinguishing it from other minerals.


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.


What are 4 minerals that have iron in their chemical formulas?

crystal galena hernatite lazurite


What are the two minerals that have lead in their chemical formulas?

i only now one it's galena


Which mineral will scratch fluorite galena and pyroxene?

Quartz would be able to scratch fluorite, galena, and pyroxene as it is harder than these minerals on the Mohs scale of hardness.