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Cerussite

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Cerussite (reticulated crystals), 8.5 cm, from Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. Ex John Henry Dunstan collection, acquired in 1907; Jeff Scovil photo (SAM G2306).

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Species
CerussiteAbout Cerussite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Australia, New South Wales, Broken HillRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 99

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—John Henry DunstanNot disclosed

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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.