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Cerussite

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Cerussite twin pair, 4.5 cm, from the Touissit mines, Jerada Province, Morocco.

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SpeciesCerussite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityMorocco, Oriental Region, Touissit
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 114
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Cerussite
Mineral guide
Learn about Cerussite
lead carbonate famed for adamantine luster, dramatic V-twins and snowflake reticulations; prized from Tsumeb, Mibladen and Ojuela.
Cerussite
Regional guide
Cerussite from Touissit, Morocco
from Touissit, Morocco: glassy PbCO3 crystals with sharp V-twins and smoky amber colors; a standout for appearance, locality, and collector value.
Locality guide
Touissit
A collector's guide to Touissit, Morocco: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 630 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.