Check out this incredible fluorescent cerussite, shown under UV light and regular light!  The crystals have great luster and translucency, making them a striking and high-quality addition to any mineral specimen or crystal collection.   
 
As with all of our minerals, each piece is distinct from any other, and offers a unique and one-of-a-kind gift for mineral collectors, Minecraft enthusiasts, geologists, and rockhounds!  Don't miss the video!
 
Les Dalles Mine, Morocco.  Included with purchase is miniature certificate with mineral name and locality (a label).
 
Frequently bought with:  Rechargeable UV Flashlight for Minerals
 
Cerussite
Cerussite is prized by mineral collectors for its stunning crystal forms and incredible fluorescence. It often forms clear, white, or gray crystals, though impurities can lead to variations in color, including shades of green, blue, or yellow. Cerussite is typically found in a variety of crystal habits, including acicular, tabular, and prismatic forms, often twinned or forming complex reticulated (lattice-like) structures. With a high refractive index, cerussite crystals exhibit an adamantine luster, making them exceptionally brilliant and eye-catching.  
 
This mineral is relatively soft, with a Mohs hardness of 3 to 3.5, and heavy, due to its lead content. Cerussite often occurs as a secondary mineral in the oxidation zones of lead ore deposits, frequently associated with other lead minerals such as galena and anglesite. Collectors value cerussite not only for its beauty and diversity of forms but also for its relative rarity and the fascinating environments in which it forms. Care should be taken in handling and storing cerussite specimens to prevent damage due to their softness and brittleness.