LEAD ORE
Property | Lead Ore |
Common Types | Galena (PbS), Cerussite (PbCO?) |
Color | Dark gray to black (Galena), White (Cerussite) |
Texture | Heavy, metallic, often with a smooth or granular surface |
Odor | Odorless |
Density | High, 7.4-7.6 g/cm³ (Galena) |
Hardness | 2.5-3.0 (Mohs scale) |
Use | Primary source of lead for various products |
Form | Usually in mineral form, with high lead content |
Chemical Composition | PbS (Galena), PbCO? (Cerussite) |