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Mimetite, Cerussite

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Although not very colorful, this specimen represents a rarity in Tsumeb combo pieces. Black, massive ore hosts two cyclic twinned, gemmy and glassy cerussite crystals to1.0 cm in length side by side with acicular crystals, some doubly terminated, of light yellowish-tan, gemmy mimetite to 1.0 cm across. Ex. Charlie Key.

Product details

SpeciesCerussite, Mimetite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 3.5 x 3.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

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.