Galena Lead Sulfide The facts A MineralGalena forms many interesting crystal shapes. Some cubic crystals have their edges cut by the partial octahedral growth, some octahedral crystals have their points flattened by cubic growth, and many crystals are found somewhat in-between cubic and octahedral.
	Dodecahedral growths may partially be found in octahedral or cubic-octahedral crystals, resulting in bizarre and interesting shapes. Galena specimens must be taken care of very well. They are easily damaged, and well formed crystals may shatter into small crystal fragments if put under slight pressure. State mineral for Wisconcin , Galena was selected because of its abundance, uniqueness, economic value, historical significance, and because it is native to the state. Numerology- 22, 8 Eliminates self-limititation, Enhances Centering, grounding, investigation in complementary/alternative healing therapies. realms of thinking. Therapeutic Properties blood circulation, disorders of the veins hair infections., inflammations lungs, olfactory system skin diseases