Cerussite with Malachite after Azurite
specimen number:
4751058
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
A neat historical specimen with twinned crystals of glassy cerussite in a cluster with malachite replacing previous crystals of azurite. This is in great condition. There is a lot of paperwork and previous history with the specimen as shown at the end of the video. This is ex US National Museum collection, as well as ex Kegel and Ingram collections. From the ninth level of the mine.
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