Gold-bearing Galena
A variety of Galena
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About Gold-bearing Galena
Formula:
PbS with Au
A gold-bearing variety of galena; probably microscopic or nano-inclusions of gold or gold-bearing minerals in the galena.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
26564 (as Gold-bearing Galena)
1641 (as Galena)
1641 (as Galena)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:26564:9 (as Gold-bearing Galena)
mindat:1:1:1641:0 (as Galena)
mindat:1:1:1641:0 (as Galena)
Chemistry of Gold-bearing Galena
Mindat Formula:
PbS with Au
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Gold-bearing Galena
Common Associates
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Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Gold-bearing Galena
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References for Gold-bearing Galena
Localities for Gold-bearing Galena
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
USA | |
| Locality description |
| Wilson et al. (1934) |
| Wilson et al. (1934) +1 other reference |
| Krohn et al. (1977) |
| Samuel S. Gordon +1 other reference |
| Ransom (1974) |
Doan's Lead Mine, New Galena, New Britain Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA