Cerrusite and Mimetite

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Cerrusite and Mimetite

Mineral Species: Cerussite

Chemical Formula: PbCO3

Chemical Name: Lead Carbonate

Mineral Class: Carbonate

Mineral Notes: Cerussite is often called white lead ore. Its properties are nearly identical to Witherite, but the mineral has the highest specific gravity of any carbonate.

Description: Several, well-formed, off-white crystals of Cerrusite line a cavity within the matrix of this specimen. These are mostly short, tabular prisms. On one side is a group of yellow-brown barrel-like Mimetite crystals. The contast between the two and the green colour of the underlying matrix, is very pretty.

Location: Tsumeb Mine, Otavi, Namibia.

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