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Tag: galena

Galena

Galena
PbS

Galena is a natural mineral form of lead and silver
and is a most important lead ore mineral that is 86.6%
lead and 13.4% sulfur.

photo of galena ore
Galena ore – courtesy R. Reynolds

Because of the lead content, it is important to
wash your hands after handling this ore—just a safety
precaution.

More metallic oxides

courtesy MVRM

Author Walter FellerPosted on April 28, 2015Categories dvbooksTags galena, mineral, ore, rock, sample

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