CERUSSITE ON MOTTRAMITE . ...

Description

CERUSSITE ON MOTTRAMITE
Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia
A large matrix Cerussite specimen with approximately 10 twinned Cerussite crystals, some with included Mottramite/Duftite, scattered over the dark green Mottramite/Duftite coated matrix. The largest crystals are approximately 1 3/8 inches in height and three of them have have minor to moderate amounts of damage, the rest are in fine condition. This large and showy specimen bears a label from the noted Marshall Sussman Collection with various notations on the back. Overall dimensions are 5 ½ x 4 ¾ x 3 inches.
Provenance: Ex Stoudt Collection

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