A Geoscience Digital Image Library
A Geoscience Digital Image Library
| Title | Cerussite from Whim Creek, Australia |
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| 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. The largest fragment shown is about 2 cm long. |
| Location | Australia. Near Whim Creek. Whim Creek. |
| Photographer | Darla Sondrol. 2001-06-13. |
| Collection | University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #760. |
| Key words | cerussite, Australia |
| Tech details | 327 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens. |
| GeoDIL number | 747 |
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