Silver Galena Mineral Specimen

Introducing a stunningly beautiful medium-sized silver galena mineral specimen!  This one-of-a-kind piece adds a gleaming silver shine to your collection.  Its sparkling magnificence is sure to capture your heart and make a remarkable statement.  Enjoy its brilliance!
Galena is a lead sulfide mineral with the chemical composition PbS. It is the world's primary ore of lead and is mined in many countries. It is found in igneous and metamorphic rocks in medium- to low-temperature hydrothermal veins. In sedimentary rocks, it is found in veins, breccia cements, isolated grains, and as replacements of limestone and dolostone.   

California Proposition 65 Warning - Galena rock, a primary ore of lead, poses serious health concerns primarily due to its high lead content.  While a solid specimen is relatively inert, crushing, grinding, or smelting the rock releases toxic lead dust or fumes.  Inhalation or ingestion of these particles can lead to severe plumbism

Galena is really easy to identify.  Freshly broken-up pieces of Galena exhibit perfect cleavage in three directions that intersect at a 90-degree angle. It has a shiny, distinct silver color and a bright metallic sheen.  Galena tarnishes to a dull gray hue.  Because lead is a primary component of Galena, the mineral has a high density (7.4 to 7.6) that is immediately noticeable when picking up even small pieces.  Galena is a soft mineral with a Mohs hardness of 2.5+ and produces a gray-to-black streak.  Crystals are common and they usually are cubes, octahedrons, or modifications.

Origin - Missouri, USA

Measurements: This mineral is 1.50 inches long, 1 inch wide, and 1/2 an inch tall.

Cleaning Instructions: Use a soft microfiber cloth.

Shipping Terms: Your order will be carefully packed and shipped via USPS or UPS within 3 business days after checkout.

Note: You might not get the exact piece that you see in the picture but one similar. Please contact us if you want an image of the exact specimen you will receive. 

Due to the threat of legal action, WE DO NOT SHIP THIS MINERAL TO CALIFORNIA