Q576
The most important ore of lead is
A.
Galena
AnswerB.
Magnetite
C.
Pyrolusite
D.
Siderite
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Lead ore is most commonly found as lead sulphide (PbS), galena, a heavy, shiny grey metallic ore with a conspicuous cubic cleavage, but locally pyromorphite, lead chlorophosphate (Pb5(PO4)3Cl), was worked on Green Hill, near Charterhouse and on Blagdon Hill.