Detailed information
Dimensions
64 x 55 x 32
mm
Locality
Tsumeb Mine Otjikoto Region Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
A true Tsumeb classic, and a form of Cerussite simply never seen anywhere else on Earth. Showing beautiful cyclic twinning, this glossy, colourless to white, flower-shaped crystal group of dense Cerussite reaches 6.4 cm across which is a very good displayable size of this unique form of Cerussite. Largely matrixless, the rear of the crystal group contains inclusions and slight overgrowth of murky olive-green Duftite, an association also characteristic of the Tsumeb mine. From the front, display side, some chipping can be seen around the edges of the crystals, which from the back show small, typical conchoidal fracture surfaces, but this is not overly distracting. The front crystal surfaces and scratch-free and very glassy, with one possible point of impact in the centre of the 'flower' indicated by internal reflections also the outer surface looks intact. Overall, a really fine larger size display specimen of this iconic style of twinned Cerussite, from arguably the world's most famous mineral locality.