Silvery galena from the Mibladen Mine in Morocco. Each raw chunk measures about 13 to 57 millimeters by 12 to 40 millimeters and feels surprisingly heavy for its size.
Display it on a desk, coffee table or mineral shelf, or use it as a teaching piece about ores and crystal shapes. It makes a great conversation piece for rock collectors and geology fans.
Galena is lead sulfide, so wash your hands after handling it, keep it away from children and pets, and do not use it for jewelry worn against the skin, in water or near food. It is soft and breaks along flat cleavage planes, so handle it gently.
About Galena
Galena is lead sulfide and the primary ore of lead. It forms cubic or octahedral crystals with perfect cleavage in three directions at right angles, has a Mohs hardness of about 2.5, and is very heavy, with a specific gravity of 7.4 to 7.6. Fresh surfaces are bright silver and tarnish to dull gray over time.
Additional Details
- You receive 1 raw galena chunk.
- Approximate size: 13-57mm x 12-40mm.
- From the Mibladen Mine, Morocco.
- Contains lead: wash hands after handling; not for children.
- Stock photo. Shape and size vary.
