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Galena is a natural mineral form of lead sulfide and has the chemical formula PbS. Galena's crystals commonly form in cubes, octahedrons, and their combinations. Less commonly, it can have dodecahedron crystal shapes.

Galena is the primary ore of lead and is used in car batteries, electronics, ammunition, and radiation shields. Galena also contains silver, which can be extracted during the lead smelting process.

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