Description: A superb reticulated cerussite specimen with a bit of matrix on the back from Tsumeb. This is a dramatic esthetic specimen. Cerussite is lead carbonate, and the cerussite crystals are gemmy, lustrous, colorless to white, and sheet-like blades like bridge girders. There is very little damage to this very fine specimen - much less than typical with such fragile crystals. It was likely mined in the late 1960s or early 1970s. Tsumeb is a classic locality and is now closed without any chance of producing such beautiful examples as this specimen. Dimensions are 8.8x5.4x4.0cm - 3½x2x1½in. Please note the centimeter cube and inch bar for scale. Weight in grams and ounces: 363.2g - 12.81oz. From the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia. The previous collection this specimen was in is #502, Franklin Mineral Museum with an attached tag that reads 1667. #502 is the museum's Collection Sale number previously offered in the museum shop. >>> We do COMBINED SHIPPING for multiple items. To request an invoice from us that combines shipping ALWAYS, click the Add to cart button on eBay to add items until you are done. DO NOT PROCEED to checkout; instead, click the Request Total from Seller button. <<< === There is an instructional video on how to request combined shipping is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvDe7Fg7R4Q === >>>> We Buy Collections <<<< DISCLAIMER: Every reasonable effort was made to identify the mineral species noted in each specimen accurately. The occasional label from previous collection(s) may misidentify some species, and the current title and description here reflect the latest mineral species identification. Buyers should also be aware of what type of lighting to view the specimens under. This can result in perceived differences of color and contrast due to color and contrast shifting under various kinds of lights available.All photographs were taken with a Nikon D5300 digital camera with a Nikon DX AF-S 18-55mm lens attached with a UV filter. Lighting was done with a pair of OSRAM 8.5 watt LED A19 5000K 800 lumens bulbs in brushed aluminum reflectors. The photographs were processed on a color-calibrated flat panel monitor. Do note the Imperial measurement conversion is the nearest equivalent to the listed metric measurement. --- All photographs appearing on this listing or any other Franklin Mineral Museum listing are the property of the Franklin Mineral Museum. Photographs can be used strictly for personal use only. Otherwise, the photographs posted here are protected by U.S. Copyright Laws. They are not to be downloaded or reproduced for public use or distribution in any way without the written permission of the Franklin Mineral Museum.
Price: 500 USD
Location: Franklin, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-10-06T02:40:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Namibia
Shape: Natural
Franklin Mineral Museum: Mineral crystals species
Modified Item: No
