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Cerussite

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With some individual members standing out in bold, lustrous, white, and others in a muted tan, this lovely specimen exemplifies one of Tsumeb's most desireasble specimens, the reticulated-twin habit of Cerussite. A photo may be seen on page 28 in 'Minerals of Namibia' by Shields and Frances Flynn.

Product details

SpeciesCerussite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.4 x 2.4 x 0.3 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.