Cerussite

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Cerussite 
Frequency common 
Hardness 3-3.5 
Density 6.3
Chemical Formula PbCO3 
Core Elements Pb 
Thermal Decomposition
PbCO3
315°C
PbO

Cerussite is the primary ore of lead. It is composed primarily of lead carbonate may also contain zinc.