Galena

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Galena 
Frequency common 
Hardness 3.5-4 
Density 7.5
Chemical Formula PbS 
Core Elements Pb 
Thermal Decomposition
PbS
600°C
PbO

Galena is the primary ore of lead. It is composed primarily of lead sulfide may also contain silver, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth.