Galena: The Primary Ore of Lead - Properties & Composition

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The mineral galena is the chief ore of lead. Galena is a naturally occurring lead sulfide mineral with a chemical formula of PbS. It is a gray or black metallic mineral with a cubic crystal structure.

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