Cerussite – Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

Size: 4,5 x 4 x 3,5 cm

Location: Tsumeb Mine - Oshikoto - Namibia

including a custom-made base manufactured in-house

 

Cerussite crystals on matrix from the Tsumeb Mine, Namibia – delicate mint green on a gray matrix. A collector's item from one of the world's most legendary mines.

 

Features at a glance:

• Color: pale mint green to light green 
• Transparency: translucent
• Luster: adamantine (diamond luster)
• Distinctive feature: green coloration caused by copper inclusions – typical of cerussite from Tsumeb and highly sought after
• Size: small cabinet

 

Cerussite from Namibia – A Mint-Green Gem from Tsumeb 

This cerussite specimen from the world-famous Tsumeb Mine in Namibia captivates with its mint-green color and characteristic adamantine luster, which makes the crystals appear almost like cut gemstones. Several generations of crystals overlap on the matrix, creating a natural arrangement of remarkable aesthetic appeal.

 

Origin & Geology – Tsumeb Mine, the world’s richest polymetallic mine 

The Tsumeb Mine in Namibia is considered one of the most significant mineralogical sites worldwide. Over 250 different mineral species have been identified here, including numerous first records. Cerussite—a lead carbonate—forms in the oxidation zone of lead deposits and occurs in Tsumeb in an extraordinary variety of colors and shapes. The green variety, caused by copper inclusions, is particularly rare and highly sought after among collectors of minerals from Namibia.

 

Cerussite specimen from Tsumeb – A rarity with a history 

Collectors worldwide purchase minerals from the Tsumeb Mine not only for their beauty, but also because they originate from a site that is now only accessible to a limited extent. This piece is therefore not only an aesthetic but also a historical collector’s item.

 

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