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Cerusite, barite and quartz

Weight 560 gr

CHARACTERISTICS
Weight	560 gr
Size	110x60x50 mm
Reference	210505445
Mineral	mineral Cerussite
Mineral 2	mineral species Galena
Mineral 3	mineral species Baryte
Category	Crystals and geodes
Group	Crystals on ganges
Country	Slovenia

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Formula PbCO₃] CERUSSITE
Pb	Lead	Poor metal	77.59%
O	Oxygen	Other no metal	17.89%
C	Carbon	Other no metal	4.49%
			99.99%
Cerussite is a mineral of the carbonate class, more precisely a lead carbonate. It appears in the form of colorless, white, gray crystals or sometimes colored yellow or green due to impurities. Cerussite crystals are often very shiny and can be transparent or translucent. They are generally prismatic or tabular in shape. Cerussite has a hardness of 3 to 3.5 on the Mohs scale, making it quite soft. It is also notable for its high density, approximately 6.5 g/cm3, which is typical of lead-containing minerals. Cerussite is commonly found in oxidation zones of lead deposits, often associated with other minerals such as galena, anglesite and smithsonite.
Formula PbS] GALENA
Pb	Lead	Poor metal	86.6%
S	Sulfur	Other no metal	13.4%
			100%
Galena is a mineral of the sulfide class, with a chemical formula PbS. It is known for its high density, metallic luster and gray color and usually forms cubic or octahedral crystals, but can also occur in massive or grained form. Galena is an important source of silver, giving it great economic value. It is commonly found in hydrothermal veins and sedimentary deposits. Due to its Pb content, handling of galena must be done with care to avoid any toxic exposure.
Formula BaSO₄] BARYTE
Ba	Barium	Alkaline earth metal	58.84%
O	Oxygen	Other no metal	27.42%
S	Sulfur	Other no metal	13.74%
			100%
Barite, also known as barium sulfate, is a mineral commonly used in various industries due to its many properties. It belongs to the sulfate group and has a hardness on the Mohs scale of 3 to 3.5, which means it is relatively soft. Barite is colorless or white in its pure form, but can take on various colors depending on the impurities it contains. It features high density, low water solubility, and corrosion resistance, making it an ideal material for a variety of industrial applications, including oil drilling, rubber and plastic production, and as a weighting agent in cement production. It is also used in the production of paints and paper.

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