About Cerussite

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• Mineralogy and geology*
• Metaphysical, Spiritual and Healing** Properties***
• Common Associations

Mineral formula: PbCO₃

Mineral group: member of the Aragonite group

Crystal system: orthorhombic

Crystal habit: The crystal morphology is varied, ranging from simple, tabular crystals to equant or dipyramidal and then pseudo-hexagonal. Rarely acicular [001] or very thin tabular {001}. {010} and {0kl} usually striated [100]; {111} often striated [110] or [112]. Reticular twin aggregates common. Massive, granular, dense, compact. Stalactitic at times; powdery to earthy. Fibrous rare.

Cleavage: distinct/good on {110} and {021}

Fracture: conchoidal

Color: colorless, white, gray, blue, or green

Luster: adamantine, vitreous, resinous, pearly, dull, earthy

Diaphaneity: transparent, translucent

Moh’s scale hardness: 3 – 3 ½

Streak: white

Specific gravity: 6.53 – 6.57

Named after: the Latin, cerussa, meaning "white lead," in 1845 by Wilhelm Karl von Haidinger

Type locality: Vicenza Province, Veneto, Italy.

Geological occurrence:  usually found in the oxidized zone of lead ore deposits. It is a very common weathering product of galena and other lead ore minerals.

Metaphysical and Healing Properties

Cerussite is known as a grounding stone, beneficial for travel, as it aids adjustment to new situations and places. It assists with flexibility and tact.

Common Associations

• Chakra – all chakras
• Numerology – vibrates to the number 2
• Zodiac – Virgo
• Birthstone – no traditional association
• Wedding Anniversary – no traditional association

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* Mineralogical information is from mindat.org

** Always consult with your medical professional for any physical or long-term healing issues.

*** Metaphysical properties come from: 

Love Is in the Earth (1995) Melody, Earth-Love Publishing House, 726 pp.

The Crystal Bible, A Definitive Guide to Crystals (2003) Judy Hall, Walking Stick Press, 399 pp.