anglesite
nounEtymology After the place Anglesey in Wales, in 1832.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A crystalline mineral form of lead sulfate, PbSO₄, formed by the weathering of galena.
- A curious form of anglesite was noticed in a specimen from Durango, Iowa1862, Sir Edward Cadogan, Before the Deluge: Memories and Reflections: