| Mineral | Galena |
|---|---|
| Formula | PbS |
| Crystal Form | Isometric/Hexoctahedral [4/m 3 2/m] |
| Cleavage | [001] Perfect, [010] Perfect, [100] Perfect |
| Color | Light lead gray, Dark lead gray |
| Density | 7.2 – 7.6 g/cm3 |
| Diaphaneity | Opaque |
| Fracture | Brittle |
| Hardness | 2.5 |
| Lustre | Metallic |
| Streak | Grayish black |
| Dana 8 Class | 2.8.1.1 |
| Strunz Class | II/C.15-40 |
| Mindat | mindat.org |
| WebMineral | WebMineral |
| ID | 71 |