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Object Name |
Cerussite |
Object Description |
This fragile specimen consists of light gray fibrous Cerussite crystals in radial patterns, on a thin crust of opaque light gray matrix. The occurrence of Cerussite, a lead carbonate, in fibrous form is somewhat rare. The Coeur d'Alene district of Idaho has long been a productive area for silver and lead ore. |
Place of Origin |
Idaho/Shoshone County |
Site Name |
Coeur D'Alene Mining District |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
Lead carbonate |
Crystal System |
Orthorhombic |
Sp Grav. |
6.558 |
Hardness |
3 - 3.5 |
Luster |
Vitreous/Glassy |
Streak |
White |
Fracture |
Irregular, uneven |
Dimensions |
H-2.41 W-2.68 L-5.82 cm |
Catalog Number |
8914 |