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Cerussite from Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

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Although the association of Mimetite, Cerussite and Duftite from the Tsumeb mine in the Oshikoto Region of Namibia is very common, this is a far from common specimen. Blocky prismatic crystals of colourless, glassy Cerussite, typically 15 x 8 x 8 mm, are richly coated on their upper surface with a continuous veneer of sucrosic pale lemon-yellow Mimetite micro-crystals. Beneath the specimen, the Cerussite crystals are similarly coated with a thin veneer of tiny rhombohedral Calcite crystals which in turn are completely hidden by a coating of bright leafy-lime green Duftite. The combination of these three minerals with striking colours and habits makes for a most eye-catching, interesting and aesthetic miniature.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.3 x 4.5 x 2.3 cm
Added on04/15/2025
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$1,500.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—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.
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…