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Chrome-Cerussite

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Red Lead Mine, Dundas mineral field, Zeehan district, Tasmania, Australia
© R Bottrill 2006

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A variety of Cerussite

Variety of Cerussite. Not properly Diagnosed yet. Claimed to be a mixture of Cerussite and Crocoite in Hey's Chemical Index of Minerals.

Probably not due to chromium content. Yellow color may be produced by organic compounds or by radiation.

Classification of Chrome-Cerussite

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References for Chrome-Cerussite

Reference List:E. Melchiorre, Z. Freeman, S. Harris, B. Talyn and J. Noblet (2006) Dispelling the myth of 'chrome' cerussite: New data on mechanisms responsible for the yellow color. Ausatralian Journal of Mineralogy 12: 93-99

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    • Tasmania
      • Waratah district
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    		Melchiorre, E. 2007 Aust. Jnl. Mineralogy
      • Zeehan district
    		Australian Journal of Mineralogy (2006) 12: 93-99
    Bottrill & Baker (in prep) Catalogue of minerals of Tasmania
    Bottrill & Baker (2008) Catalogue of minerals of Tasmania; Bottrill & Baker (2008) Catalogue of minerals of Tasmania; Bottrill & Baker (2008) Catalogue of minerals of Tasmania
    Australian Journal of Mineralogy (2006) 12: 93-99
        • North Dundas
    		Australian Journal of Mineralogy (2006) 12: 93-99
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