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Cerussite, Malachite

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Glassy, smoky cerussite crystals nicely situated in a vug with complimentary, botryoidal velvet malachite on this showy specimen from Tsumeb. The two cerussite crystals have extremely sharp faces and the bit of contacting is certainly not a detraction. A showy Tsumeb combo piece.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.7 x 3.7 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
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