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Cerussite Galena & Anglesite

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Cerussite Galena & Anglesite

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Description
Locality: 
Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.5 × 6.1 × 4.6 cm
Description

An old reticulated cerussite from Broken Hill forming a large 'V' twin. The interesting part of this specimen is the association with primary galena. This is not often seen in these type of specimens frrom the mine.

There is also some associated anglesite which forms micro crystals in places around the specimen. In good condition for an 'old timer' .

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cerussite

Formula: 
PbCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.15
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic - Dipyramidal
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Vicenza Province, Veneto, Italy

Galena

Formula: 
PbS
Strunz: 
2.CD.10
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
2.5
Colour: 
Lead-grey
Streak: 
Lead-grey

Anglesite

Formula: 
PbSO4
Strunz: 
7.AD.35
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0
Streak: 
Colorless
Type Locality: 
Parys Mountain Copper Mine, Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom
Gondwana Minerals