Hydrocerussite

Reference: 2372

Whitwell Quarry on the Derbyshire Nottinghamshire border has produced a number of lead secondaries including Hydrocerussite.  Found in the 1980's this specimen shows large areas of massive and platey matt hydrocerussite crystals with a little associated cerussite. For further information on the occurence please see the Russell Journal, Volume 24, 2021; Pages 60-120.

Formula: Hydrocerussite Pb₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂; Cerussite PbCO₃

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 30x21x11mm

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