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Cerussite, Dolomite

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Sharp, glassy, smoky cerussite crystals to 8 mm are nicely scattered on the matrix plate covered with sparkly, knobby, pastel-pink dolomite microcrystals on this fine combination piece from the Tsumeb Mine. Ex. Rob Smith Collection.

Product details

SpeciesDolomite, Cerussite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 3.8 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Dolomite
Mineral guide
Learn about Dolomite
classic carbonate prized for sculptural rhombohedra, luster, and colors from snow-white to pink, including cobaltoan varieties; ideal for cabinets.
Dolomite
Regional guide
Dolomite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — a diverse carbonate with hollow casts, epimorphs, and color variety, prized for paragenesis, display, and collectibility.