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Galena

Leonardo Miranda21th Century

MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Galena with large and intense metallic-luster crystals. Due to its high lead content, is quite heavy, being one of the densest minerals that exists.

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Title: Galena
Creator: Leonardo Miranda
Date Created: 21th Century
Location Created: Tiros, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Physical Dimensions: 17 x 15 x 8,5 cm
Type: PbS - Sulfates (Lead Sulfate)
Rights: MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal
Medium: Mineral

MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal

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