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  1. Galena - Wikipedia

    Galena, also called lead glance, is the natural mineral form of lead (II) sulfide (PbS). It is the most important ore of lead and an important source of silver.

  2. Galena Mineral | Uses and Properties - Geology.com

    What is Galena? Galena is a lead sulfide mineral with a chemical composition of PbS. It is the world's primary ore of lead and is mined from a large number of deposits in many countries. It is found in …

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    Congratulations to our Galena Park ISD School Board for being named the Texas Honor Board and the Region 4 Board of the Year. We appreciate your time and leadership.

  4. What Is Galena? Its Meaning, Properties, and Uses

    1 day ago · Galena is a naturally occurring mineral that has shaped human history and industrial development. Known as the most abundant lead-bearing mineral, it has been used by ancient …

  5. Galena | Lead sulfide, Lead ore, Silver ore | Britannica

    galena, a gray lead sulfide (PbS), the chief ore mineral of lead.

  6. Galena (Lead Ore) : Properties, Occurrence, Formation and Uses

    Apr 28, 2018 · Galena is a mineral composed primarily of lead (II) sulfide (PbS). It has been used for thousands of years as a source of lead, silver, and sometimes as a semiprecious stone.

  7. Galena – Mineral Properties, Photos and Occurrence

    Apr 1, 2019 · Galena, historically also named lead glance, is among the most abundant sulfides. Besides forming aesthetic mineral specimens, galena is the primary lead ore. And galena itself was a …

  8. Galena: The mineral galena information and pictures

    Galena is the most common mineral containing lead, and has been well-known throughout the centuries. It is often well crystallized and forms in many interesting and distinct crystal shapes.

  9. Visit Galena, IL: Things to Do, Events & Hotels | Galena Country

    Discover the charm of Galena Country in Illinois! Plan your getaway to Galena today to experience local flavor, rich history, rolling vineyards and more.

  10. Galena | Common Minerals

    Galena is the most abundant lead mineral, has been mined for millennia, and remains our major source of that metal. It is a metallic, lead-gray mineral with cubic cleavage and a distinctly high density that …