Crystal Database

Photo: Cerussite

Cerussite

Cerussite is a lead carbonate mineral. Cerussite is an ore of lead and easily identifiable by its weight, brilliant lustre, and interesting twinning forms that can form some geometrically intricate structures and spoke star shapes that are amazing.

Specimens are very fragile and should be handled with extreme care, and are a must for the collector. Cerussite is also named Horn Silver and Lead Spar.

Metaphysical Properties

Video: Cerussite with Baryte

Cerussite is a crystal of responsibility, strength and growth. Cerussite allows recognition for what must be released and changed.

Cerussite enhances communication and is useful in the art of active listening. Cerussite is an ally to members of psychic development circles, promoting group bonds, grounding and guidance.

Cerussite can stimulate past life recall associated with soul groups.

Photo: Cerussite

Crystal Healing Uses

Cerussite can be useful for those with sleep disorders.

Cerussite can be useful as a balancer for those with stress and anxiety disorders.

Cerussite provides strength to organs and skeletal structures.

Colour:

colourless, white, yellow, grey, blue, green

Photo: Cerussite

Class:

Carbonate

Group:

Orthorhombic

Formations:

small, flat, thin plates, prismatic and tabular crystals. Frequently twin to form interesting heart, star, and v-shaped twins. Also reticulated growths of thin crystals which form a delicate, snowflake-like mass. Also occurs massive, fibrous, reticulated, acicular and radiating.

Localities:

Namibia, Europe, Australia, Canada

Chemical Composition:

PbCO₃

Hardness:

3 to 3.5

Lustre:

adamantine, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

good in one direction

Varieties:

none

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.