Galena was named by Pliny the Elder in 77-79 from the Greek word “galene” which means lead ore. It has been mined for its lead and silver content since 3000 BC. Egyptians used it as kohl under their eyes to reduce the glare of the desert sun and protect them from the diseases carried by flies. It was used to make a green pottery glaze called potter’s ore, to make lead shot and in crystal transistor radios. It has been traditionally used to reduce inflammation, increase circulation and relieve joint pain.Galena contains lead which while bound in a mineral ore is safe to handle, however it should not be enhaled or ingested nor be used for making elixirs.

Galena provides grounding and enhances the centering of one’s energies. It is a stone of harmony, stimulating interaction on all levels, and assisting in the decrease of self-limiting ideas. Promotes holistic, homeopathic and herbal medicine studies. Galena used to open pathways between the physical and ethereal bodies in order to allow for the alignment of energies and the stimulation of the nervous system.

Physically, Galena can assist in the detoxification process. Galena may also be used to reduce inflammation, enhance circulation and ease joint pain.

Caution: Galena contains Lead – do not use in elixirs and keep away from children/animals.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Galena

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Root-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Isometric-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: PbS - Lead Sulfide

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Capricorn-(December-22-to-January-19)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-22

HARDNESS: 2.5-Hardness

COLOR: Gray, Silver-(metallic-gray)

LOCATION: Mexico, Peru, Russia

RARITY: Common

MINERAL CLASS: Sulfides-Mineral-Class

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Addictions, Alzheimer's-Disease, Circulatory-Problems, Detoxifying, Infection, Inflammation, Joint-Pain-and-Health

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Harmony

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Centering, Grounding

EXTRA GRADE: Beautiful silver color, high luster, opaque, < 10% matrix

A GRADE: Nice silver color, some luster, opaque, 10% - 25% matrix

B GRADE: Poor silver color, opaque, and/or > 25% matrix

AFFIRMATION: I am unlimited.

QUESTION: Do you feel limited in any area of your life?

REFERENCE 1: http://www.healingcrystals.com/Grounding_Crystals_Articles_9141.html