MIMETITE WITH CERUSSITE – BRIGHT YELLOW CRYSTAL SPECIMEN FROM TSUMEB
A beautiful collector's item from the world-famous Tsumeb Mine in Namibia!
This extraordinary mineral specimen is captivating due to its intense lemon-yellow mimetite crystals, which have grown in numerous small, partly radial crystal groups.
The bright yellow crystals cover large parts of the natural matrix and form a fascinating contrast to the colorless to whitish, glass-like lustrous cerussite crystals.
Particularly impressive is the variety of natural crystal forms: small, densely grown crystal groups alternate with larger, clearly recognizable individual crystals.
The combination of intense color, fine crystal structures, and high-contrast matrix makes this specimen a special showpiece for discerning mineral collectors.
ORIGIN & MINERALOGY
• Minerals: Mimetite with Cerussite
• Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Mountains, Namibia
• Size: approx. 22 × 15 × 25 mm
• Color: Intense lemon yellow with colorless to whitish crystals
• Crystal form: Small prismatic and partly radially intergrown mimetite crystals
• Associated mineral: Cerussite
• Preparation: Natural mineral specimen
• Special feature: Original label with locality information included
WHAT MAKES MIMETITE SPECIAL?
Mimetite is a rare lead arsenate mineral known for its extraordinary crystal forms and intense colors.
Specimens with bright yellow to orange crystals and well-developed crystal groups are particularly sought after.
Cerussite is a natural lead carbonate that frequently forms colorless to whitish, glass-like lustrous crystals.
The combination of both minerals on a single specimen is a fascinating example of the extraordinary mineral diversity of the Tsumeb Mine.
THE FAMOUS TSUMEB MINE
The historic Tsumeb Mine in Namibia is one of the most famous mineral localities in the world.
It is particularly renowned for its extraordinary variety of rare minerals and its colorful crystal specimens.
The mine was closed in 1996. Original mineral specimens from this historic locality are therefore of particular interest to collectors.
YOUR NATURAL UNIQUE PIECE
You will receive exactly the pictured mimetite-cerussite specimen from Tsumeb.
With its bright yellow crystals, glassy cerussite crystals, and varied natural matrix, it is a beautiful unique piece for any mineral collection.
The existing original label with locality information is naturally included.
Delivery will be carefully and securely packed.
This mineral is intended exclusively as a collector's item. Please do not cut, process, or place in drinking water. Wash hands after handling and keep out of reach of children.
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