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Cerussite

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An aesthetic, skyscraper-like cluster of waxy/silky luster cerussite crystals from the famous Broken Hill Mine of Australia. The large crystal is an uncommon, very elongated cyclic-twin. Complete-all-around, this piece is nearly pristine. Classic, old-time material from this renowned locale.

Product details

SpeciesCerussite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 2.9 x 1.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAustralia, New South Wales, Broken Hill

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 Broken Hill, Australia
Broken Hill cerussite: iconic white-ivory crystals from Australia’s classic Pb-Zn-Ag deposit; prized for old-time form, locality pedigree, and intact survival.