Led Ore
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Led Ore
| Chemical Formula | PbS (Lead Sulfide) |
| Density | 7.4 – 7.6 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1,100°C (2,012°F) |
| Boiling Point | Sublimates at high temperature |
| Color | Lead-gray to bluish-gray |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 2.5 to 3 |
| Crystal System | Cubic |
| Luster | Metallic |
| Transparency | Opaque |
| Specific Gravity | 7.4 – 7.6 |
| Electrical Conductivity | Poor conductor (non-metallic) |
| Occurrence | Found in sedimentary rocks, often with zinc and silver ores |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Uses | Primary source of lead, used in batteries, shielding, and solder |
