Cerussite | |
Chemical Formula |
Lead carbonate: PbCO3 |
Species |
Carbonates |
Crystal System |
Orthorhombic |
Mohs Scale |
3 |
Specific Gravity |
6.53-6.57 |
Color |
Colorless, white, gray, blue, or green |
Streak |
White |
Luster |
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly, Dull, Earthy |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.803 n = 2.074 n = 2.076 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent, Translucent |
Cleavage |
Distinct/GoodOn and distinct; on and in traces. |
Fracture |
Conchoidal |
Crystal Habit:Massive granular, reticulate, tabular to equant crystals | |
Geological Setting:Commonly occurs in the upper oxidized zones of base metal deposits, especially lead-silver deposits. |