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Welcome to Ashstone Exports LTD

At Ashstone Exports Ltd, we are committed to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and long-term growth. We exist to unlock Nigeria’s economic potential and deliver value to partners across continents. Our story is one of quality, integrity, and ambition—driven by a belief that Africa’s resources can fuel global industries.

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Lead Ore

Ashstone Exports Ltd

Lead Ore

Attribute Specification
Common Name Lead Ore (Galena)
Mineral Name Galena (PbS - Lead Sulfide)
Chemical Formula PbS (Lead Sulfide)
Color Metallic gray to bluish-gray
Luster Metallic
Form Solid, crystalline, or granular (often in masses or blocks)
Crystal System Cubic
Density 7.4 to 7.6 g/cm³
Hardness 2.5 to 2.75 on the Mohs scale
Cleavage Perfect cleavage in three directions (cubic)
Fracture Conchoidal to uneven
Streak Lead gray to black
Melting Point 1,185°C
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in dilute acids
Lead Content 85% to 95% (typically)
Sulfur Content 12% to 14%
Ash Content Minimal, usually around 1%
Impurities May contain trace amounts of silver, copper, zinc, and iron