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Pseudomalachite With Cerussite

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This is a really interesting and sculptural combination specimen featuring a thick arborescent cluster of pseudomalachite balls overlaying cerussite. A classy piece, that is most unusual in visual aspect! NOTE THAT Pseudomalachite is a PHOSPHATE and not a carbonate like "plain" malachite is.

Product details

SpeciesCerussite, Pseudomalachite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.8 x 2.7 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.