Baryte and Cerussite from Mibladen Midelt province Morocco
Size-
13.4cm x 9.3cm x 4.6cm
Weight-
975g
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Cerussite:
Crystal system- Orthorhombic. It belongs specifically to the aragonite group and frequently displays iconic v-shaped,chevron or reticulated snowflake twinning.
Rock formation: It forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidation zones of lead ore deposits. This occurs when carbonated groundwater chemically interacts with primary lead sulfides like galena.
Mineral class: carbonate
Hardness: 3-3.5 on the MOHs scale
Baryte:
Crystal system-
Orthorhombic (commonly tabular or bladed crystals)
Rock formation-
Hydrothermal veins and sedimentary rock environments (like limestone and dolostone)
Mineral class-
Sulfate
Hardness-
3-3.5 on the MOHs scale
