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Cerussite Mineral Data
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General Cerussite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
PbCO3 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 267.21 gm |
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Lead 77.54 % Pb 83.53 % PbO |
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Carbon 4.49 % C 16.47 % CO2 |
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Oxygen 17.96 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Pb(CO3) |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 400 BC |
| Locality: |
Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Latin, cerussa, meaning "white lead." |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Cerussite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 36558 |
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PDF 47-1734 |
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White Lead Ore |
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