cerussite

[US]/[sɪˈruːsaɪt]/
[UK]/[sɪˈruːsaɪt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A lead carbonate mineral (PbCO3) occurring as crusts or encrustations on lead ores and other minerals.; A white or grayish-white mineral.
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Phrases & Collocations

cerussite deposits

finding cerussite

cerussite samples

containing cerussite

cerussite formation

analyzing cerussite

cerussite veins

rich in cerussite

cerussite mineral

cerussite occurrence

Example Sentences

the mine yielded a significant amount of cerussite.

cerussite often forms in lead-zinc ore deposits.

geologists use cerussite to identify mineral zones.

the cerussite crystals were beautifully translucent.

we found cerussite associated with galena and pyrite.

the cerussite sample was sent to the lab for analysis.

cerussite's chemical formula is pbco3.

the cerussite specimen displayed a striking adamantine luster.

cerussite is a carbonate mineral with a distinctive appearance.

the cerussite deposit was located in the arid desert region.

microscopic cerussite inclusions were observed in the quartz.

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