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Chalcotrichite in Cerussite

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Chalcotrichite, the fibrous, red variety of cuprite, has totally included lustrous and translucent crystals of cerussite, to 1 cm in length. The resulting fire engine red color is further enhanced by minor green malachite at the base of the specimen. A rare and beautiful example of the incredible specimen mine that was Tsumeb. This specimen was featured in the Africa Thumbnail Treasures Exhibit, Munich 2012

Product details

SpeciesCerussite, Chalcotrichite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.6 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

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.