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Lead sulfate

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An alchemical symbol representing a compound of lead and sulphur (hence the name).

On the right side of this symbol, we can see the cross-topped hook that represents lead, and the extra cross on the left is derived from the sign for sulphur. The symbol is also used in some cases to represent lead foil.

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Graphical characteristics:
Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has crossing lines.

Category: Alchemical Symbols.

Lead sulfate is part of the Alchemical processes group.

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