galenites

/ɡəˈliːnaɪts/
noun
  1. Multiple pieces or types of the mineral galenite, a shiny gray ore that is the main source of lead.
    • Geologists studied the galenites to understand how the ore deposits formed.
    • The museum displayed several galenites from different mines around the world.
    • The collection included galenites with cubic crystal shapes.
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