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Pyromorphite, Cerussite

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The TriState mining district is not noted for secondary lead minerals. This cerussite impregnated matrix has minor, subhedral, green pyromorphite along with colorless, high luster, cerussite crystals, to .7 cm across. very RARE AND HISTORIC MATERIAL from the early 1900s!!! You can see that even Mr. "OES," who lived a tthe time, thought this was a remarkable piece! 7.0 x 4.6 x 3.1 cm

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 4.6 x 3.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Cerussite
Mineral guide
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lead carbonate famed for adamantine luster, dramatic V-twins and snowflake reticulations; prized from Tsumeb, Mibladen and Ojuela.
Regional guide
Cerussite from Joplin Field
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