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A colorless or white mineral, PbCO₃, that is an ore of lead; lead carbonate.

[German Zerussit, from Latin crussa, ceruse.]

cerussite, cerusite [ˈsɪərəˌsaɪt]

(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a usually white mineral, found in veins. It is a source of lead. Composition: lead carbonate. Formula: PbCO₃. Crystal structure: orthorhombic Also called white lead ore

[from Latin cērussa (see ceruse) + -ite¹]

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cerussite - a mineral consisting of lead carbonate that is an important source of lead

white lead ore

atomic number 82, Pb, lead - a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey; "the children were playing with lead soldiers"

mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

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