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Galena was known to ancients, so its discovery and discoverer remain uncertain. The ancient Egyptians used it around their eyes to cut glare, and it was know to them as kohl. A link can be found below to learn more about this sulfide mineral, which is the most important ore of lead.
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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.
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 is cleavage of Galena?
Cleavage of galena is the tendency of the mineral to break along planes of weakness, resulting in smooth, flat surfaces. Galena exhibits perfect cleavage in three directions at right angles to each other, producing cubic or octahedral shapes. This property is a result of the crystal structure of galena.
What is the hardness of galena?
the hardness of galena on the Mohs scale is 2.5
What was lead discovered in?
Galena
Who discovered galena?
Galena - the ore of lead has been known form ancient times therfore the person who first discovered/identified it is unknown.
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'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.
Where is the Galena Historic Foundation in Galena Ohio located?
The address of the Galena Historic Foundation is: 109 Harrison Street Room 13, Galena, OH 43021
Where is the Galena Mining And Historical Museum in Galena Kansas located?
The address of the Galena Mining And Historical Museum is: Po Box 372, Galena, KS 66739
