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Anglesite, Cerussite

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A fine, old-time showy specimen from Broken Hill of a partial pseudomorph of pearlescent anglesite crystals after a box-work of reticulated cerussite crystals. The top, tan, right-hand side of the piece is the unaltered cerussite. Pieces such as this were found in the old, upper oxidized zone of this world famous mine. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SpeciesCerussite, Anglesite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.2 x 4.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAustralia, New South Wales, Broken Hill

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot 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.