Galena vs Pyrite
| Property | Galena | Pyrite |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | PbS | FeS2 |
| Sistema Cristalino | Cubic (Isometric) | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Classe Mineral | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureza Mohs | 2.5-2.8 | 6.0-6.5 |
| Cor | Lead-gray | Pale brass-yellow |
| Brilho | Metallic | Metallic |
| Traço | Lead-gray | Greenish-black to brownish-black |
| Transparência | Opaque | Opaque |
| Clivagem | Perfect cubic {001} | Indistinct |
| Fratura | Subconchoidal | Conchoidal to uneven |