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Cerussite

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: Small, extremely lustrous crystals of Cerussite on matrix. Most have short prismatic form and are very gemmy.

Location: Pen y Pombren Mine, Talybont, Powys, Wales.

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