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Cerussite

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A sharp hematite-coated, lustrous cyclic-twinned cerussite with two habits from Tsumeb with a bit of matrix. One cerussite twin habit is transparent, gem-clear crystals, while the other twin habit is the more common bladed form with stepped faces and asymmetrical crystals. A sharp small miniature 3.5 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm

Product details

SpeciesCerussite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 3.0 x 3.0 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.
Cerussite
Regional guide
Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
from Tsumeb - glassy, architectural crystals with snowflake and honeycomb forms, superb transparency and quality from a famed ore deposit.