Silver galena on quartz Bulgaria
Silver galena on quartz Bulgaria
  • New
Silver galena on quartz Bulgaria
Silver galena on quartz Bulgaria

Silver galena on quartz Bulgaria

Minerals from Bulgaria

€450.00
Tax included Delivery: France 48h / International D+3 to D+8

Description

Silver galena on quartz from Madan mine Bulgaria year 90 price 450€.

Dimensions : length 92mm x width 57mm x height 40mm.

Weight : 235g.

Silver galena has the chemical formula PbS with a certain silver (Ag) content. It is composed mainly of lead, sulphur and silver.

Hardness on the Mohs scale: The hardness of galena is between 2.5 and 2.75 on the Mohs scale.

Density: Galena has a very high density, generally between 7.4 and 7.6 g/cm³. 

Colour and possible variations: Galena is typically lead-grey with a bright metallic sheen. The presence of silver can give slightly lighter shades.

 If cleaned with lukewarm water, dry immediately with a soft cloth to avoid oxidation.

Historical anecdotes : 

Galena has been used since ancient times as the main source of lead. The Romans already mined it to extract lead and silver. Silver-bearing galena is particularly sought-after for its silver content, historically used for minting coins and making jewellery.

Product Details
309
1 Item

You might also like

Product added to wishlist
Product added to compare.

Our store uses cookies to improve the user experience and we recommend that you accept their use to fully enjoy your browsing.