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Dundasite, Azurite, and Cerussite

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Good, representative combination piece from the world-famous Tsumeb Mine. Dundasite is an uncommon lead carbonate, and here it occurs as massive and translucent white deposits. It is associated with many small prismatic crystals of Cerussite, as well as rich blue Azurite. Not only is the Azurite crystalline and lustrous, with crystals up to 4 mm, but the majority of the specimen is massive Azurite. The pics paint an accurate story on this small cabinet piece. It is attractive and mineralogically very interesting. From the collection of former Tsumeb mine manager Walter Kahn, with his label.

Product details

SpeciesAzurite, Dundasite, Cerussite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 3.6 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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Azurite
Mineral guide
Learn about Azurite
deep blue copper carbonate with prismatic and botryoidal forms; alters to malachite; Mohs 3.5–4; identify color, habit, and notable localities.
Azurite
Regional guide
Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — renowned for large sharp blue crystals, vivid color, and classic associations with malachite; a historic, collectible locality.