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Cerussite

Cerussite

Cerussite (also known as lead carbonate or white lead ore) is a mineral consisting of lead carbonate and is an important ore of lead.

Cerussite is prized by mineral collectors for its V-shaped twinned forms and intergrown blades that look like snowflakes. Gemstones are rare because cerussite is soft and difficult to facet.

Locality

Otavi Hightlands, Namibia

Cerussite

Streak

White

Hardness

Formula

3-3.5

PbCO3

Habit

Massive granular, reticulate, tabular to equant crystals

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