Cerussite Crystals | White Barite Blades | Galena Matrix Mineral | 145.3 gr | Morocco | SO24
Name: Cerussite, Barite Crystal on Galena Cluster
Specimen Size: Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 73x43x22mm / 2.9x1.7x0.9 inches
Weight: 145.3 Grams / 5.1 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Mibladen Mining District, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Morocco
This is a sparkly cluster of Cerussite crystals decorated by white bladed barite on a bed of galena.
Cerussite is commonly known as white lead and is an important ore mineral. It consists of lead carbonate which crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its color will vary depending on the composition and structure, with colorless, white, grey and green tinted, being the most common colors of crystals found.
Barite crystal formations grow in parallel sheets that almost appear fibrous. It is well-known for its great range of colors and varied crystal forms and habits.
Galena is the most important ore of lead, and has been used for its lead content for thousands of years. Galena metallic gray luster is the perfect base for this trio of minerals.
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