What anglesite is
Anglesite is lead sulfate. It forms when galena, lead sulfide, oxidises near the surface, and it often grows directly on galena or replaces it. It shares its structure with barite and celestine, grows as prismatic orthorhombic crystals, and at 74% lead is very heavy for a pale mineral, with a specific gravity around 6.3.
William Withering recognised it as a species in 1783 at the Parys copper mine on Anglesey in Wales; F. S. Beudant named it after the island in 1832.
Anglesite from Touissit
The Touissit lead-zinc district, in Jerada Province in Morocco's Oriental region, is among the classic modern sources of anglesite crystals. English Wikipedia illustrates the mineral with a Touissit crystal, and French Wikipedia with a 5 × 4 cm Touissit specimen. Pieces are often colourless to golden and gemmy, sometimes with galena, cerussite or barite.
What anglesite costs: price data from October 2026
Asking prices read on 28 October 2026. Unlike the cheaper lead minerals, good Touissit anglesite is a premium mineral.
| Source | Listings | Price |
|---|---|---|
| eBay, Moroccan anglesite, fixed price | 32 | Median $336, middle half $76 to $617 |
| FossilEra, all anglesite | 4 | $395 to $595 |
Safety and care
Anglesite is about 74% lead. Handle and display it freely, wash your hands afterwards, and never ingest it, cut it or use it in drinks or elixirs.
It is soft (2.5 to 3) and brittle. Clean only with a blower or soft brush; no ultrasonic baths and no heat.
Questions collectors ask
Where is the best anglesite from?
Touissit in Morocco is one of the best-known modern sources, alongside classic localities such as Monteponi in Sardinia and Tsumeb in Namibia.
Is anglesite toxic?
It is about 74% lead: safe to handle and display, but wash your hands afterwards and never ingest it.
How much is anglesite worth?
On 28 October 2026, fixed-price eBay listings for Moroccan anglesite had a median asking price of $336. FossilEra listed four pieces from $395 to $595.