Cerussite with Dioptase Inclusion, Tsumeb Mine , Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia - Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

specimen
Details
ColorsGrey
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 x 2.6 x 1.4 cm
Species
Description
A nice full floater cyclic twinned cerussite. There is minor dioptase on the exterior and a single dioptase crystal actually included inside of the cerussite. The cerussite has a pleasing smoky color and the luster is quite good. No damage noted. Ex. Blain Bard
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Arvada, Colorado, USA

Unknown previous owners

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