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Cerussite from Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

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The unique part of this cerussite from Tsumeb is that it is actually untwinned. The crystal habit is best illustrated in Goldschmidt Volume II Page 158 Figure 4. While it may seem odd that I am excited it is not twinned you have to remember that most cerussite specimens from Tsumeb exhibit some form of twinning. So untwinned specimens from here are actually the exception.

Product details

SpeciesCerussite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 4.6 x 2.5 cm
Added on11/06/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
Price paid
$125.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—DanZ RockshopNot 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
Tsumeb, Namibia — world-renowned locality famed for a rich copper–lead–zinc ore pipe, with dioptase on calcite, azurite blades, and smithsonite prized by colle…