Info: Galena crystals are usually cubical in form and lead-grey in colour. Opaque with strong metalic shine. Commonly galena is found as agregates or in form of grain.
Found: In USA, Australia, England, Mexico, Germany. In Czech Republic is found in Příbramsko, Stříbro, Kutná Hora.
Used for: Galena is the most important ore for extraction of lead. Galenas containing silver are important ore for extraction of silver.
| Crystal structure |
| Hexahedron |
| Hardness |
| 2,5 - 3 |
| Colour |
| Lead grey |
| Shine |
| Metalic |
