anglesite
/ˈaŋɡlsʌɪt/ /ˈaŋɡlzʌɪt/ /ˈaŋɡlɪsʌɪt/Mineralogy
noun
A lead-containing mineral found in colourless, white, or grey crystals or masses and typically formed by the oxidation of galena.
- Anglesite is lead sulphate, PbSO4. Crystal system: orthorhombic..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Dana (1813–1895), geologist, zoologist, and teacher. From French anglesite from angles- + -ite.