Galena: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system

The properties that identify Galena: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.

Galena: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
MineralMohs hardnessLusterStreakCrystal system
Galena2.5–2.75Metallic on cleavage planesLead grayCubic

Common questions

How hard is Galena on the Mohs scale?
2.5–2.75.
What luster does Galena have?
Metallic on cleavage planes.
What colour is the streak of Galena?
Lead gray.
What crystal system does Galena have?
Cubic.

Sources

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