Information about minerals and localities, particularly in Australia and New Zealand
Thursday, August 26, 2010
⤱ Cerussite ⤱
Cerussite is a lead carbonate mineral with a formula of PbCO3. It is common in the oxidised zone of lead ore deposits. Most crystals are colourless, white or cream.
This specimen is from the Block 14 Open Cut, Broken Hill, New South Wales.