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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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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 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.
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
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
Is Galena a rock or mineral?
Galena is a mineral.
What is galena's cleavage?
Galena's cleavage is cubic.
What is the color of galena?
Galena is steel grey.
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
