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Cerussite

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It is very hard to find complete "sixlings" of cerussite from the Tsumeb Mine, but all six of the spokes are present on this one! True, two of them have damage at the tips, but so many of these have only 3 or 4 of the spokes present at all that you can forgive this. The cerussite is translucent, with good luster, and showing reticulated growth on two of the spokes. These are very difficult-to-obtain Tsumeb classics! From the collection of noted California collector Charles Hansen.

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 2.6 x 1.9 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.
Cerussite
Regional guide
Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
from Tsumeb - glassy, architectural crystals with snowflake and honeycomb forms, superb transparency and quality from a famed ore deposit.