Cerussite, Galena

Specimen ID: 71V-6R9

Mineral(s)
Cerussite : PbCO3
Galena : PbS
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
3.7cm x 3.4cm x 4.6cm
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A neat specimen showing octahedral galena crystals to 3 cm in size stacked upon a thin and small 3.7 x 3.4 x 4.6 cm matrix. These crystals are in turn coated by colorless crystals of cerussite to 6 mm in size, most under 3 mm. No damage. A neat miniature considering the species and locality!
Dan Weinrich - 16th January 2010

Photo added to mindat.org

A neat specimen showing octahedral galena crystals to 3 cm in size stacked upon a thin and small 3.7 x 3.4 x 4.6 cm matrix. These crystals are in turn coated by colorless crystals of cerussite to 6 mm in size, most under 3 mm. No damage. A neat miniature considering the species and locality!
Dan Weinrich - 16th January 2010
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