Galena / Pyrite
Zacatecas, Mexico
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Combination
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| Origin Location |
Zacatecas, Mexico |
| Description |
A fine small cabinet example of the lead sulfide mineral group displaying well-crystallized Galena with associated Pyrite. |
| Luster |
Submetallic |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Small Cabinet |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
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| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Galena: PbS
lead sulfide *
Pyrite: FeS2
iron sulfide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Similarly Colored Minerals:
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How it Works
Pyrolusite Fluorite / Quartz / Pyrite Quartz var. Chlorite Celestine Arsenic (Native) Pyrite |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Element List:
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Minerals with Similar Chemistry:
Minerals that are similar in terms of their chemical makeup are shown below.
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This Mineral Formula Similar Mineral Formula
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Mineral Group:
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Structural Group(s):
Fleischers Group(s):
galena
pyrite
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Search Wikipedia: Galena (Wiki)
Search Mindat: Galena
Search Web Mineral DB: Galena
Search for Handbook of Mineralogy: Galena
Search Wikipedia: Pyrite (Wiki)
Search Mindat: Pyrite
Search Web Mineral DB: Pyrite
Search for Handbook of Mineralogy: Pyrite
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