Sample of Cerussite
By Communications and Publishing
2016 (approx.)
Detailed Description
This sample is of the mineral cerussite, once an important source of lead for paints and pigments. With the phasing out of lead-based paints, cerussite is now mostly valued as a collectors mineral.
Sample provided by Carlin Green, USGS. Sample originated from Mibladen, Morocco, and is 5.6cm in size.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.