Leadhillite (ex Marty Zinn Coll.)

Item Description

Renowned Tsumeb mine has easily produced the world's finest examples of leadhillite, an uncommon Pb-carbonate-sulfate. This is a classic and very fine miniature example from the Lower Oxidized Zone and the Marty Zinn Collection # 7722. Glassy, lustrous, translucent, terminated light gray flat crystals form typical layered specimen. An exceptional and uncommon example of the species and famed locale. Valued at $2000-2500.