Cerussite on Galena

Reference: 2764

Dene quarry is one of Derbyshires classic locations for lead minerals. This specimen from the quarry was collected back in 1973, and shows a dominant large octahedral galena crystal perched on a fluorite matrix with smaller crystals around its base all liberally coated with cerussite crystals.  Ex. David Walker-Barker collection.

Formulas: Galena PbS; Cerussite PbCO₃

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 40x38x48mm

Size: Miniature (M)