Building Blocks of the Earth : Rocks and Minerals
Object ID:
1917.1.23
Collection:
Carr Natural History
Object Name:
Galena
Dimensions:
H-1 W-1.5 L-1 inches
Description:
Galena: Sulfide mineral
Cubic, lead-gray metalic coating only on two sides of the cube, remaining sides not metalic
Found:
Wisconsin
Chemical Composition:
Lead sulfide
Crystal System:
Isometric
Specific Gravity:
7.2-7.6
Luster:
Metallic
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