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Cerussite

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A SUPREMELY GLASSY and beautiful, cyclically-twinned cerussite crystal from Tsumeb. The face of the large crystal is water-clear, while, end-on, the twinned crystal has sherry or smoky overtones. A couple of super-trivial wilburs and very minor contacting at the base on one side are definitely negligible. Excellent material from the collection of the noted South African collector, Rob Smith. 3.9 x 2.8 x 1.1 cm

Product details

SpeciesCerussite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.9 x 2.8 x 1.1 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.