Cerussite and Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite from Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb Mine

A striking cerussite with tarnowitzite specimen from the world‑famous Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia — a permanently closed locality celebrated for producing some of the most iconic and diverse mineral species ever discovered. This piece features a dense cluster of snow‑white tarnowitzite crystals, the plumboan (lead‑rich) variety of aragonite, occurring here as stubby, equant crystals perched across a contrasting matrix. Tarnowitzite is one of Tsumeb’s signature species, found throughout the orebody during the mine’s nearly 100‑year operation, and remains highly sought after for its rarity and distinctive habit. Below the tarnowitzite sits a rich layer of dark, lustrous cerussite, adding depth, contrast, and classic Tsumeb character. This is a substantial small‑cabinet specimen with excellent balance, strong mineral associations, and the unmistakable aesthetic that defines Tsumeb classics.