About Galena
Lead sulfide, the primary ore of lead, characterized by its silvery-grey color, metallic luster, and perfect cubic cleavage. It's a strong grounding stone, promoting harmony, balance, and centeredness. It aids in transformation and journeying. (Handle with care due to lead content).
Primary Hues
Lead Grey, Silver, Metallic luster
Geological & Scientific Details
Galena is classified as a sulfide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the cubic system. Its chemical formula is PbS. Common crystal habits include cubes and octahedra, blocky, tabular and sometimes skeletal crystals.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sulfide mineral
- Chemical Formula: PbS
- IMA Symbol: Gn[1]
- Crystal System: Cubic
- Predominant Geological Color: Lead gray and silvery
- Crystal Habit: Cubes and octahedra, blocky, tabular and sometimes skeletal crystals
- Twinning: Contact, penetration and lamellar
- Cleavage: Cubic perfect on {001}, parting on {111}
- Luster: Metallic on cleavage planes
- Streak: Lead gray
- Diaphaneity: Opaque