Cerussite twin on matrix

Item Description

The unique shape and style of a truly fine, robust, lustrous Tsumeb cerussite with its adamantine luster and gemminess, stand out in the mineral world from ALL other localities and this one is a fine and competition-worthy example in its size class. It is very hard to find complete "sixlings" of cerussite from the Tsumeb Mine, but all six of the twin components are present on this attractive and architectural piece! This is a fine small cabinet piece with the best luster (adamantine, shiny), great gemminess and shows textbook twin patterns. The largest twin component is 3.5 cm long and the big twin sits on a contrasting gray matrix, very typical of these great Tsumeb Cerussite. It is undamaged and a could be considered as a competitive-level small cabinet piece. Valued $4000-5000 for perfection, balance, color, and style, if sold retail in our upcoming offerings. However, we wanted to be sure to include some awesome minerals in auctions here, even if we would normally retail them (retail Pohl offerings coming this fall on our sister site, irocks.com!).