cerussite

[ seer-uh-sahyt, si-ruhs-ahyt ]

noun

1. a mineral, lead carbonate, PbCO 3 , found in masses or in colorless, transparent crystals: an important ore of lead.

cerussite

/ ˈsɪərəˌsaɪt /

noun

1. a usually white mineral, found in veins. It is a source of lead. Composition: lead carbonate. Formula: PbCO 3 . Crystal structure: orthorhombic Also calledwhite lead ore

Word History and Origins

Origin of cerussite¹

1840–50; < Latin cēruss ( a ) ceruse + -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of cerussite¹

C19: from Latin cērussa (see ceruse ) + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Galena becomes anglesite, cerussite, pyromorphite and mimetite.

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The two important sources of supply are galena and cerussite.

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Cerussite is white or gray, resembling anglesite, and has a brilliant, vitreous luster.

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Cerussite crystallizes in the orthorhombic system and is isomorphous with aragonite.

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In some districts cerussite and a little anglesite are also found in the oxide zone.

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