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What is the chemical formula for galena?

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A periodic table element box for lead (Pb) shows atomic number 82, atomic weight 207.2, electron configuration, and labels for symbol, name, crystal structure, and physical state, with a legend for color and symbol meanings.
lead Properties of lead.

The chemical formula for galena is PbS. It is a lead sulfide and serves as the primary ore mineral for the chemical element lead.123