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Cerussite from Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

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An old-time specimen dating back to the very early days of mining at Tsumeb, featuring the extremely rare mineral Otavite, first discovered at Tsumeb by Otto Schneider in 1906. Otavite is a cadmium carbonate and is named for the Otavi Mountain Land where Tsumeb is situated. Otavite is only known to come from the outcrop and 1st oxidation zone; however this specimen has all the hallmarks of the former, including an accompanying handwritten label. Botryoidal turquoise-green Malachite with a pale limey-peppermint green outer crust is invested with pearly-white micro-crystals of Otavite and occasional glassy Cerussite. A rare and historic Tsumeb specimen.

Product details

SpeciesCerussiteMalachiteOtavite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions3.8 x 6.3 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Sep 2025
Price paid
$1,200.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—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.
Locality guide
Tsumeb
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