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Mimetite, Cerussite

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Crystal clusters of lustrous, bundled mimetite crystals, thin and vertical individually but overall in cluster to 1.0 cm across, completely cover a matrix of massive black ore. There are also a few crystals of gemmy and glassy cerussite, to .5 cm across, which are perched on the mimetite clusters. Unusual form for mimetite here. Ex. Charlie Key.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 3.6 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Cerussite
Mineral guide
Learn about Cerussite
lead carbonate famed for adamantine luster, dramatic V-twins and snowflake reticulations; prized from Tsumeb, Mibladen and Ojuela.
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Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
from Tsumeb - glassy, architectural crystals with snowflake and honeycomb forms, superb transparency and quality from a famed ore deposit.