Directory of Gems - Gem Dictionary - reference guide to Anglesite Directory of Gems - Gem Dictionary - reference guide to Anglesite
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Anglesite was first recognized as a mineral species by Dr. Withering in 1783, who discovered it in the Parys copper-mine in Anglesey; the name anglesite, from this locality, was given by F. S. Beudant in 1832. Anglesite is a lead sulfate mineral.
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