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anglesite

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an⋅gle⋅site

  [ang-guhl-sahyt]
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–noun
a mineral, lead sulfate, PbSO4, found in massive deposits and in colorless or variously tinted crystals: a minor ore of lead.
Origin:
1830–40; named after Anglesey where it was first found; see -ite 1
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an·gle·site   (āng'glĭ-sīt')   
n.  A lead sulfate mineral, PbSO4, occurring in colorless or tinted crystals and formed by the weathering of lead ore.

[After Anglesey.]
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anglesite

naturally occurring lead sulfate (PbSO4). A common secondary mineral that is a minor ore of lead, it is usually formed by the oxidation of galena and often forms a concentrically banded mass surrounding a core of unaltered galena. The formation of cerussite (lead carbonate) often accompanies or follows the formation of anglesite. For detailed physical properties, see sulfate mineral (table)

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