AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Cerussite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 56521 |
Mineral: | Cerussite |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Large glassy crystals of pale-gray transparent cerussite fully crystallized all around with several areas where it contacted surrounding crystals. Large areas of the cerussite crystals are internally flawless and could produce large gemstones if faceted. Ex. New York State Museum #8647; ex. Elmer B. Rowley (1909-1992) |
Overall Size: | 6x4x3 cm |
Crystals: | 5-40 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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