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Cerussite

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Sharp, very aesthetic large single crystal with just the right amount of matrix attached for visual balance. The luster is superb, and there are phantoms visible the length of the crystal. The luster is just plain weird - it is shimmering, silky, and glistening all at once. In person, this is mind-blowing and supremely attractive for the combination of the symmetry and the shimmer - like a church tower made out of dragonfly wing. Combine all this with an incredible termination for the species, about the sharpest you can ask for, and you have a terrific Cerussite. Purchased from the Zweibels in 1976

Product details

SpeciesCerussite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 4.5 x 3.2 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.