


Galena is a shiny mineral that looks like silver. It is often found near lead deposits and has been used by people for thousands of years to make shiny objects.
The Galena is a shiny, lead-gray mineral often forming perfect cube-shaped crystals. Its bright metallic luster can make it look like polished silver, distinguishing it from duller rocks.



カテゴリ
Mineralレア度
Rare
危険度
3/5 · 中程度
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Ancient Egyptians ground galena into a powder to make their dark eye makeup.
Its name comes from the ancient Greek word for 'lead ore'!
Sometimes, galena crystals hide tiny bits of sparkling silver inside them!
This super-heavy mineral was used by early prospectors to find other valuable ores.
Galena is a natural semiconductor, allowing it to detect radio waves in early crystal radios.
Galena is packed with lead, making it incredibly dense and effective at blocking harmful radiation.
危険度
3/5 · 中程度
Galena is a mineral and not safe to touch or ingest. Always wash your hands after handling minerals.
lead-gray, silvery
2.5
metallic
7.5
isometric
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