Detailed information
Dimensions
88 x 65 x 67
mm
Weight
736 g
Locality
Tsumeb Mine Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
When it comes to superbly crystallized Cerussite mineral specimens the famous Tsumeb mine in Namibia is quite likely the world's most important locality and this substantial specimen is an extraordinary example of its magnificent twinning. Weighing in at over 700 g and small cabinet in size you just know that this contains a lot of Cerussite, but size doesn't always equate to quality. Fortunately, in this instance it certainly does. Forming an almost pure crystallized aggregate, with just a few inclusions around its base, the platy white to pale cream-coloured glossy Cerussite crystals are alligned - all pointing upwards - but with repeated twinning creating cog-like forms of radiating platy crystal groups. Viewed end-on, these cyclic twins are incredible and although there is some slight chipping this is an exceptionally unusual form. With a great resinous to glassy lustre this impressive crystallized Cerussite certainly stands out.
