Cerussite from Mexico, Sonora, Santa Cruz Municipality, Milpillas, Milpillas Mine
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San Antonio, Texas, United States
This piece is interesting because its from the Milpillas Mine in Mexico. I haven't seen cerrusites from there previously. I was also surprised to see it in the "What's new" section of the Mineralogical Record after Tuscon.
Product details
SpeciesCerussite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.1 x 4.4 x 2.1 cm
Added on09/17/2025
LocalityMexico, Sonora, Milpillas Mine
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Vol 56 No. 3 page 336
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/2025 | Synapse Collection | Not disclosed |
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Learn about Cerussite
lead carbonate famed for adamantine luster, dramatic V-twins and snowflake reticulations; prized from Tsumeb, Mibladen and Ojuela.Regional guide
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