Galena is a primary lead sulphide mineral. It is found in ore veins, skarns, as well as in beds or pore spaces of sedimentary rocks. The crystals are bright when fresh but often tarnish after exposure to air.
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Title: Galena lustre
Type: Mineral
Rights: Geoscience Australia / CC-BY 4.0
Photographer: Chris Fitzgerald
Museum ID: R30053
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