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Photo by John Fields

Cerussite

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Cerussite, 33.3 cm, from the Proprietary Block 14 mine, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. Acquired 1933; John Fields photo, Australian Museum.

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Species
CerussiteAbout Cerussite →
SizeMuseum
Dimensions33.3 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Australia, New South Wales, Broken HillRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 22

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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 Broken Hill, Australia
Broken Hill cerussite: iconic white-ivory crystals from Australia’s classic Pb-Zn-Ag deposit; prized for old-time form, locality pedigree, and intact survival.