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Cerussite, Anglesite

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An old-time, showy Broken Hill cerussite specimen with 3 forms of cerussite richly sprinkled with scintillating anglesite microcrystals. The piece is essentially a solid box-work of cerussite. The highlight is a 3.2 x 1.8 cm upright blade resting front and center along with a V-twin and a cerussite curtain. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SpeciesCerussite, Anglesite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.9 x 4.5 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.