Otavite with Cerussite, Mimetite - image 1
Otavite with Cerussite, Mimetite - image 2
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Otavite with Cerussite, Mimetite

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Colorless tiny crystals of this rare mineral across the front of a grouping of cerussite crystals with minor mimetite. The species is incredibly rare, most examples offered on the market have never been analyzed and are dolomite. This particular example has been analyzed, the analysis is shown at the end of the video and will be provided with the specimen.

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Dimensions2.4 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm
Added on12/28/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$1,250.00
Weinrich MineralsNot 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.