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Rosasite from Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

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A rare and very fine specimen of blue green Rosasite pseudomorphing after a twinned, bladed Cerussite crystal measuring to 3.3 cm. This wonderful specimen is from the Tsumeb mine in Namibia, famous for its huge diversity of pseudomorphs. Many further unaltered crystals of glassy Cerussite are in association. The Rosasite has a slightly bubbly surface of low relief, flattened botryoidal mounds, all of uniform colour and with a matt to slightly resinous lustre. This is a superb pseudomorph of Rosasite after Cerussite from Tsumeb.

Product details

SpeciesRosasiteCerussite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 4.8 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$4,000.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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copper-zinc carbonate hydroxide with vivid blue-green, velvety botryoids; prized for color, texture, and classic localities like Laurion and Ojuela.
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