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Cerussite

Floater

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.4 × 3.1 × 3.3 cm
Description

The specimen is develoepd as floater, the crystals are water-clear, they show multiple tspeed faces and excellent luster. Clarity is very good and much better in person. The most important indicator is the "V" formed habit of this stunning piece. Not completely undamaged, but in good condition overall.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Cerussite

Formula: 
PbCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.15
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic - Dipyramidal
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Vicenza Province, Veneto, Italy