Cerussite, Mottramite and Malachite  - NTS 026

Cerussite, mottramite and malachite on matrix

Measurements:  47 x 36 x 22 mm

Description:  A beautiful arrangement of gemmy cerussite crystals, on  mottramite and malachite, on a conglomorate matrix. 

The specimen has very little damage.

Weight of Specimen:  50.0 g

Chemical Composition:  PbCO3  (cerussite) 
                                        PbCu(VO4)(OH) (mottramite)
                                        Cu
2+(CO3)(OH)2  (malachite)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (cerussite)  3 - 3.5
                                          (malachite)  3.5 - 4
                                           (mottramite)  
3 - 3.5

Location:
 
Tsumeb, Northern Namibia.

Specimen Code:   NTS 026

US $ 140






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