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Smithsonite and Cerussite

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Fine combination piece from the great Tsumeb Mine. Curved rhombs with lustrous, striated faces are classic for Tsumeb Smithsonites. The crystals range up to 7 mm tip to tip, and the gemminess of the crystals really enhances the golden apricot color. There is a gemmy, 1.7 cm Cerussite crystal attached, and it has great adamantine luster with dramatic, parallel striations. The aesthetics of this small cab are really quite good, and it is even better in person. Unusual!

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.2 x 6.7 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.
    Smithsonite and Cerussite - Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia