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Lead is an element. Its elemental symbol is Pb (shorthand of the Latin word plumbum, as it was used for Plumbing) and its atomic number is 82. It is the second to last nonradioactive element. As it is an element and therefore is pure. Everything is made of elements; elements are made of nothing but protons, neutrons, and electrons.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoGalena, Anglesite, Cerussite, Pyromorphite, Mimetite and Wulfenite.
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∙ 14y agoGalena is the most abundant ore of lead although you can also find it in cerussite and anglesite.
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∙ 13y agoLead Sulphide (PbS) known as galena is the most important source of lead.
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∙ 9y agoLead sulphide- PbS, also called Galena.
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∙ 13y agoGalena
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What are some Similar Minerals to Galena?
Any Lead Mineral, as well as Carbonate Minerals.
What class of minerals does anglesite belong to?
Anglesite is a lead sulphate derived from the weathering of lead ores.
What type of rock is lead?
Lead is an elemental mineral but is most often found in lead bearing minerals like galena and wulfenite.
What are three minerals still mined in the territories today?
gold, lead & zinc.
Write the names of important minerals and where they found?
important minerals are phosphate,tin, zink, copper,lead ,manganese,sulphur,uranium,cobalt,silver.
What minerals are mined for lead?
The main lead mineral is galena (PbS), which contains 86.6% lead
What are some Similar Minerals to Galena?
Any Lead Mineral, as well as Carbonate Minerals.
What rocks are lead sulfite minerals isolated from?
Lead sulphite? Are you sure you don't mean lead sulphide or lead sulphate?
What class of minerals does anglesite belong to?
Anglesite is a lead sulphate derived from the weathering of lead ores.
What are four minerals found in Arkansas?
coal lead manganese
What are the minerals and metals mined in the Arctic Lowlands?
zinc lead
How many areas produce the minerals lead and zinc?
22
What type of rock is lead?
Lead is an elemental mineral but is most often found in lead bearing minerals like galena and wulfenite.
What kind of minerals you find on a rocky mountain?
Sorry but I can find two lead and gold
What minerals are found as a result of the mountain building inthe Rocky Mountains?
I have no clue what you said but 2 minerals are lead and gold
Is Lead a silicate or nonsilicate mineral?
Lead in pure form is a metal. Lead-ore will probably contain silicate minerals, however, the lead itself is not a silicate mineral.
What minerals are found in Greece?
Gold silver and Lead are found in Greece
