Galena
is a rare mineral in Lengenbach due to the fact that most of the PbS was consumed
in the sulfosalt forming process. Crystals are usually with cube octahedral shape,
with a predominance of the octahedral habit, and often rounded.
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Group of rounded
galena crystals. |
| Field of view 3 mm. |
| Collection and Photo: Stephan Wolfsried. |
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Photo
Copyright © Stephan
Wolfsried 06/2006
This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. |
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