PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Galena: The Shimmering Lead Ore
Hailing from the remote and rugged Kaokoveld region of northwestern Namibia, these Galena specimens are a lustrous testament to the area’s mineral wealth. Composed primarily of lead sulfide, it boasts a striking metallic sheen with well-formed, silver-gray cubic crystals that catch the light along their cleavage planes. Known as the primary ore of lead since ancient times, Galena from Kaokoveld is relatively rare, often found in ore veins alongside minerals like sphalerite and pyrite, or within sedimentary rocks where it replaces carbonate layers. Its hefty weight and brilliant luster make it a standout, reflecting the stark, untamed beauty of the Kaokoveld, a vast, arid expanse bordered by the Skeleton Coast and the Kunene River, where geological wonders emerge from a landscape shaped by a millennia of isolation and aridity.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Lead Sulfide
PRODUCT FEATURES
Metallic, Cubic
PRODUCT COLOUR
Silver
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
2.5 TO 2.75
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Kaokoveld, Namibia
Grade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 36 - 59 mm
SKU = 161-701-250317KW
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