Galena
Galena is a mineral with the chemical formula PbS. It has a Mohs hardness of 2.5 - 2.75 and metallic luster.
Galena properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | PbS |
| Mohs hardness | 2.5 - 2.75 |
| Luster | Metallic |
| Typical colors | Lead gray, sometimes bluish or silver |
| Formation | Typically forms in hydrothermal veins, as well as in sedimentary deposits |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 2.5–2.75 — very soft
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