Mineral · Aragonite group
Cerussite
PbCO3
Cerussite is lead carbonate, crystallising in sixling twins and reticulated 'jackstraw' snowflakes from Tsumeb, Touissit (Morocco) and the Flux Mine in Arizona, with an adamantine lustre and great weight. It is brittle and its crystals are fragile. Cerussite is a lead mineral; wash hands after handling and keep it away from children.
| Formula | PbCO3 |
|---|---|
| IMA status | grandfathered |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | 3–3.5 |
| Group | Aragonite group |
| Type locality | None |
| Streak | White |
| Specific gravity | 6.55 |
| Reference list | IMA List of Minerals (RRUFF) — verify formula and status against the current list |
Handling and safety
Contains lead; do not sand or grind, and store in a closed box.
Elsewhere
Cite this article
Stratum Strata. "Cerussite" (Mineral). Stratum Strata pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/strata/minerals/cerussite. Accessed 2026-09-21.
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