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Anglesite

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Tabular, glassy, and gemmy, this colorless Anglesite crystal measures 2.5 cm in length. There is a tiny amount of edgewear in one spot, but it does not affect the ovverall aesthetics, or the quality. A photo of this specimen may be seen on page 12 in 'Minerals of Namibia' by Shields and Frances Flynn.

Product details

SpeciesAnglesite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 x 2.5 x 0.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Anglesite
Mineral guide
Learn about Anglesite
brilliant gemmy PbSO4 crystals with adamantine luster in colors from clear to lemon yellow; prized on matrix from Tsumeb, Monteponi, Broken Hill.
Anglesite
Regional guide
Anglesite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia: a classic lead sulfate with sharp orthorhombic crystals, adamantine luster, high translucency, prized by collectors.