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Galena Mineral
Galena mineral is an important
ore.
It is very rich in lead so it has been the most important lead ore by far since ancient times.
It also contains traces of silver, and because it is so abundant, is also a major silver ore.
It can also contain smaller amounts of copper, zinc and other valuable minerals.
It is a lead sulfide mineral, and it forms cubic crystals.
It often forms in hydrothermals veins, where it contains highest amounts of silver.
It is often found with other minerals such as pyrite, sphalerite and marcasite.
It has many uses since ancient times such as cooking pots and water pipes, and more modern uses include car batteries.
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