A Geoscience Digital Image Library
A Geoscience Digital Image Library
| Title | Cerussite |
|---|---|
| Description | When massive, cerussite (PbCO3) is just another nondescript whitish mineral (with high specific gravity). When crystals are well-formed, it creates spectacular specimens. It is known for its sparkle, high specific gravity and perfectly twinned crystals. Cerussite is a minor lead ore mineral. This specimen is about 8 cm across. |
| Photographer | Darla Sondrol. 2001-06-13. |
| Collection | University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #702. |
| Key words | cerussite |
| Tech details | 514 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens. |
| GeoDIL number | 734 |
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