Anglesite on Cerussite
This reticulated cerussite (lead carbonate) has a sugar-like coating of anglesite (lead sulphate).
This specimen and the one opposite were purchased as part of the 1927 acquisition of 1700 Australian and overseas minerals – the last collection of the renowned George Smith.
Specimen details
Origin
Central Mine, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Size
10 x 8 x 5 cm
Date
Registered 1927
Collection number
D.28226
Collection
George Smith Collection