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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.
Is galena a silicate?
Galena is a mineral, not a rock, but is commonly found emplaced in sedimentary rock from hydrothermal deposition in faults and fissures.
Is galena metamorphic sedimentary or igneous?
Galena is a mineral. not a rock, but is commonly found emplaced in sedimentary rock from hydrothermal deposition in faults and fissures.
What European country is Galena found in?
Wales.
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.
Which metal is galena the principal-ore of?
Galena is the principal ore of lead. It is a sulfide mineral that is commonly found in deposits around the world.
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 some Similar Minerals to Galena?
Any Lead Mineral, as well as Carbonate Minerals.
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 can you find galena?
Galena can be found in various places around the world, including the United States, Mexico, Peru, Russia, and Australia. It is commonly found in hydrothermal veins associated with other sulfide minerals like sphalerite and chalcopyrite.
What type of rock form is galena in?
First: Roast the Galena in a blast furnace for 30 minutes. Second: Add Carbon to the blast furnace to remove impurities. Third: Tag off your lead from the bottom of the blast furnace.
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.
