Galena specimen
$50.00
Item number:
1
Galena is a heavy, striking mineral famous for its brilliant metallic lustre and fascinating natural cubic crystal formations. As the primary ore of lead and a major source of silver, it has been mined for thousands of years—even used by ancient Egyptians as kohl eyeliner to reduce the sun's glare. When light hits a fresh specimen, it flashes with a mirror-like, bright silver-grey shine