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What type of mineral is galena? what class? and what is it used in our society?

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What type of mineral is galena? what class? and what is it used in our society?

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  1. Lead Sulfide. The crystals are cubic, we make lead.


  2. Actually, galena is a sulfide of lead. PbS. In ancient times it was used as kohl and this was put around the eyes to reduce light glare and as a cosmetic. In more recent times it has been used as a semiconductor, though silicon has supplanted it there.

  3. Galena is lead.  You didn't read your textbook, did you?
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