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Mimetite with Cerussite

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An excellent miniature specimen of Mimetite crystals surmounted by a twinned crystal of Cerussite from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia. Crystals of intergrown white to mostly yellow Mimetite display development wheatsheaf and stellate habits. The single cyclic twinned white Cerussite measures to 1cm standing out from the yellow Mimetite.

Product details

Species
Cerussite, MimetiteAbout Cerussite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 x 3.0 x 1.3 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
02/2026Unknown Owner$2,500.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot 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.