Detailed information
Species
Cerussite
Dimensions
58 x 48 x 38
mm
Locality
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb Oshikoto Region (Otjikoto Region) Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
A delightful miniature of sour apple-green Cuprian Smithsonite crystals completely lining a shallow vug in a grey-cream brecciated Quartz-Dolomite matrix. The Cuprian Smithsonite forms typical, curved rhombohedral glassy crystals of 2 to 3 mm on edge, semi-transparent and with a bright glassy lustre. In the centre of the Smithsonite sits a singe well terminated, colourless tinged smoky-tan Cerussite crystal of similar dimensions.