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Cerussite

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An old Prosper Williams specimen - a complete, gemmy Tsumeb cerussite twin (or "fourling") ! It is so gemmy that you can see flashes of spectral colors from the interior. The Prosper Williams label has "rep." pencilled in on it, so this specimen has apparently been repaired. But, you can forgive this for such a fine old Tsumeb piece! 3.0 x 2.6 x 1.7cm

Product details

SpeciesCerussite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 2.6 x 1.7 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.
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