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Mimetite, Cerussite

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An excellent Tsumeb combination specimen of a pristine, glassy, smoky, cyclically-twinned cerussite crystal cluster preferentially coated with lustrous, tan mimetite needles. The cerussite blades are substantial and thick. There is a bit of contacting, but this is a complete all-around old-timer from this very famous mine. Mimetite on cerussite in not that common and this is a good one. Ex Rob Smith Collection, a Tsumeb specialist.

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.9 x 4.0 x 3.7 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.
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Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
from Tsumeb - glassy, architectural crystals with snowflake and honeycomb forms, superb transparency and quality from a famed ore deposit.