Cerussite
Cerussite is a mineral with the chemical formula PbCO₃. It has a Mohs hardness of 5 - 5.5 and adamantine to resinous luster.
Cerussite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | PbCO₃ |
| Mohs hardness | 5 - 5.5 |
| Luster | Adamantine to resinous |
| Typical colors | Colorless, white, gray, yellow, green, blue |
| Formation | Typically found in oxidized lead deposits |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5–5.5 — medium
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