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Smithsonite with Cerussite

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Pearly light pink almost bladed crystals of smithsonite to 0.5 cm are in size across the front of matrix with yellow gemmy crystals of mimetite. In good condition, a neat combination piece for this famous locality.

Product details

SpeciesCerussite, Smithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/12/2025
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Sep 2026
Price paid
$330.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—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.
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…