Cerussite

TSNB833
Specimen
Renner, W.
Exhibit 1. Cerussite; 34 mm.
Exhibit 1. Cerussite; 34 mm.
Image Credit: Malcolm Southwood photo; courtesy of the NHM London
Exhibit 2. Cerussite; 34 mm.
Exhibit 2. Cerussite; 34 mm.
Image Credit: Malcolm Southwood photo; courtesy of the NHM London
Exhibit 3. Specimen label (NHM London).
Exhibit 3. Specimen label (NHM London).
Image Credit: Malcolm Southwood photo; courtesy of the NHM London
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Specimen Title

Cerussite

Principal Mineral

Cerussite

Size

Miniature; 34mm

Location in the Mine

First oxidation zone

Provenance

Renner, W.

Collection

NHM London; BM.1929,1433

Entry Number

Specimen; TSNB833

Description

A colourless to very slightly smoky V-twin of cerussite, highly transparent, but with a slightly water-worn appearance.


The specimen was purchased from a Mr W. Renner (of Tsumeb) in 1929, which dates it unequivocally to the first oxidation zone.