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Cerussite

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This is an example of rare stereotypical untwinned, hexagonal crystals of cerrusite, from the Elling collection. The light green mineral dusting is duftite. The cerussites measure to 1.7 cm across, and there are hundreds of little ones scattered on the matrix. Ex. Elling Collection.

Product details

SpeciesCerussite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 5.0 x 3.4 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.