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Goethite coating Cerussite after Anglesite

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Sharp, blocky pseudomorphs of Cerussite after Anglesite, coated with jet-black Goethite are famous from the Block 14 opencut at Broken Hill Proprietary mine, New South Wales, Australia and this is a splendid example. The smooth uniform layer of Goethite varies in lustre from bright with a silky sheen to an almost matt finish, dependent on the texture of the underlying Cerussite. The specimen is composed of Cerussite pseudomorphing former Anglesite crystals from 0.2 to 2.0 cm. Glassy Cerussite can be seen around the base and rear side of this very fine specimen.

Product details

SpeciesGoethite, Anglesite, Cerussite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 5.6 x 3.4 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityAustralia, New South Wales, MMM Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$1,250.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Goethite
Mineral guide
Learn about Goethite
iridescent botryoidal crusts, stalactitic forms, and rare euhedral crystals; a striking, affordable display mineral with strong color.
Goethite
Regional guide
Goethite from MMM Mine
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Locality guide
MMM Mine
MMM Mine, Australia — Broken Hill locality yielding oxidised Pb-Zn-Ag minerals; lime-to-olive pyromorphite and smithsonite botryoids, prized by collectors.