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Cerussite

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A very well-placed 3.2 cm vug in massive sulfide matrix with beautiful, glassy cerussite crystals to 8 mm of 3 crystal habits: the large single crystal; a V-twin tucked back in the vug; and the visible cyclic-twin. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SpeciesCerussite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.3 x 5.2 x 5.0 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.