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Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Oshikoto Region, Namibia, is a collector-grade carbonates specimen prized for bright adamantine lead carbonate crystals from the oxidation zone of a legendary Namibian mine. The cerussite association formed as primary lead ores oxidized near the surface and reprecipitated into transparent to translucent lead carbonate crystals, giving the piece the geological credibility serious mineral buyers expect when they search for cerussite specimen for sale or Tsumeb cerussite. Display appeal comes from high luster, internal sparkle, and intricate twinning that rewards close examination under focused light, while the measured dimensions of 3.6 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm and weight of 31 grams place it in an easy-to-present thumbnail format for shelves, cabinets, and focused mineral photography. Collectors value material from Tsumeb Mine, Oshikoto Region because Tsumeb cerussite is appreciated for locality prestige, elegant crystal habits, and the broader status of Tsumeb as a world-class specimen source. Cerussite buyers are often locality sensitive, and Tsumeb remains one of the first names associated with collectible lead carbonate specimens. For buyers comparing authentic locality material online, this specimen combines provenance, aesthetics, and realistic pricing in the way strong mineral catalog pages should: with accurate data, natural-crystal context, and real collector appeal.

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Locality

Tsumeb Mine, Oshikoto Region

Country / Region

Namibia / Africa

Species

Cerussite

Size / Weight

3.6 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm / Thumbnail / 31 g