3.9" Cerussite Crystals with Bladed Barite on Galena- Morocco

This specimen is covered in an association of cerussite, barite and galena. Decent sized light-yellow cerrusite crystals up to .5" long, protrude from between beautiful white blades of barite. A bed of metallic galena can be seen below the cerussite and barite crystals, all sitting atop what remains of the rock matrix. This specimen would be a beautiful addition to any mineral enthusiasts collection.

This specimen comes with an acrylic display stand.

Cerussite is a lead-carbonate mineral with the chemical formula PbCO3, and is an important ore of lead. It is a common weathering product of galena, explaining why it is typically extracted from oxidized zones of lead ore deposits. It can form into a variety of different structures, sometimes in fibrous patterns and other times in granular aggregations, though it generally forms vitreous pseudo-hexagonal crystals. Its colors vary depending on composition and structure: it is most commonly colorless, white, grey and green-tinted.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Cerussite, Barite & Galena
LOCATION
Mibladen, Morocco
SIZE
3.9" long, 2.7" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#44785