Min. [Named by Köchlin, 1887, from Laurion, in Greece, where it was found: see -ITE.] Oxy-chloride of lead, formed by the action of sea-water on ancient lead slags.
1887. Amer. Jrnl. Sci., XXXV. 418. Laurionite occurs in white prismatic crystals.
1900. Brit. Mus. Return, 156.