Detailed information
Species
Cerussite, Snowflake twin
Dimensions
34 x 33 x 20
mm
Weight
37 g
Locality
Tsumeb Mine Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
This gorgeous silky white Cerussite miniature is like a snowflake, but one that will not melt under display lighting. This classic twinning in Cerussite is a much sought after feature of some of the Cerussite crystals in the famous Tsumeb mine and this one is in exceptional condition. The back of the specimen is a fracture surface from where it was removed from matrix but the front face is immaculate and shimmers beautifully as it is moved in the light, with each branch of the crystal/twin reflecting at a different angle. Ex Weyand collection.