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Smithsonite, Cerussite

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A sculptural and aesthetic, curved tiara-like specimen of glassy, tan smithsonite rhombs solidly covered the matrix crust with a few cerussite crystals from Tsumeb. There is one twinned cerussite on the lower left in the front and four isolated cerussites on the back. Ex. William Hiss Collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.8 x 6.2 x 3.3 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.