Cerussite

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals anglesite
galena
smithsonite
limonite
gptkbp:chemicalFormula PbCO3
gptkbp:cleavage distinct
gptkbp:color blue
gray
greenish
white
colorless
yellowish
gptkbp:containsElement gptkb:lead
carbon
oxygen
gptkbp:containsMineral carbonate
gptkbp:crystalSystem orthorhombic
gptkbp:Dana_classification 15.2.7.1
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1845
gptkbp:event oxidized zone of lead ore deposits
gptkbp:fluorescence yes
gptkbp:fracture subconchoidal
gptkbp:habit prismatic crystals
massive
fibrous
granular
tabular crystals
reticulated
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 3-3.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cerussite
gptkbp:IMAStatus approved mineral
gptkbp:luster vitreous
adamantine
gptkbp:mainOreOf gptkb:lead
gptkbp:namedAfter cerussa
gptkbp:radioactive non-radioactive
gptkbp:relatedGroup aragonite group
gptkbp:solubility soluble in dilute nitric acid
gptkbp:specificGravity 6.5
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:Strunz_classification 5.BA.10
gptkbp:tenacity brittle
gptkbp:transparency translucent
transparent
gptkbp:uses collector's mineral
lead ore
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wulfenite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7