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cerussite

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ce·rus·site  (s-rst)
n.
A colorless or white mineral, PbCO3, that is an ore of lead; lead carbonate.
[German Zerussit, from Latin crussa, ceruse.]
cerussite, cerusite [ˈsɪərəˌsaɪt]
n
(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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Noun1.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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Within the oxidized zones, the primary sulfide minerals were commonly converted to limonite, pyrolusite, cerussite, anglesite, argentojarosite and plumbojarosite (basic sulfates of Fe), and native silver, with traces of malachite and azurite.
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