One side of this specimen is covered with very nice Cerussite crystals with a high luster which on some of the flat faces is lightly iridescent with a light yellow/golden color. Other faces of the crystals are striated. The color of the crystals ranges from clear to straw yellow. The crystals stand out nicely against a contrasting, dark underlayer of partially altered Galena. The opposite side of the specimen is covered with thinly bladed Barite crystals which are light peachy pink/orange color. Under LW UV, the Cerussite crystals fluorece a bright yellow.
Condition: Very Good to Excellent
Flaws: A couple crystals have internal cleaves.
This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Africa | Carbonates | Sulfates | Sulfides and Sulfosalts | Oxides and Hydroxides | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars
