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Mimetite with Cerussite and Duftite

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Abundant intergrown prismatic crystals of yellow to white and pale green Mimetite measuring to 1cm+ associated with colourless well-formed crystals of Cerussite. The green colour in the Mimetiye crystals is due to a zoned overgrowth of tiny Duftite crystals, on a reddish Dolomite matrix. From the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

Product details

Species
Cerussite, Duftite, MimetiteAbout Cerussite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.9 x 6.2 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
02/2025Unknown Owner$750.00
—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.