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According to one of my favorite sources (www.webmineral.com), the hardness of elemental lead is 2.0 to 2.5 on Mohs Hardness Scale.

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Lead is a heavy metal that is soft and gray in color, commonly used in pipes, batteries, and roofing materials. Copper is a reddish-brown metal that is known for its excellent conductivity and is used in electrical wiring, plumbing, and as a component in various alloys. Both metals can be toxic in high concentrations, but lead is considered to be more harmful to human health.


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