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The most important ore of lead is

A. Galena

B. Magnetite

C. Pyrolusite

D. Siderite

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

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.

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