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cerussite

/ˈsɪə.rə.saɪt/

Traducción: Mineral compuesto de carbonato de plomo, que constituye una importante mena para la extracción de plomo.

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/ˈsɪə.rə.saɪt/C2formalscientific
  • esMineral compuesto de carbonato de plomo, que constituye una importante mena para la extracción de plomo.

A mineral composed of lead carbonate, which serves as a significant ore for extracting lead.

  1. Lead carbonate mineralC2formalscientific

    A mineral composed of lead carbonate (PbCO₃), typically found in oxidized zones of lead ore deposits and used as an important source of lead.

    esCerusita

    • Cerussite is often found in association with galena in lead mines.
    • The specimen of cerussite displayed a brilliant adamantine luster.
    • Miners extracted cerussite as a primary ore for lead production.