Cerussite ( V-twin )

LOCATION:

Mammoth-St. Anthony Mine, Mammoth District, Tiger, Pinal County, Arizona, USA

DESCRIPTION:

This floater, classic closed V-twin of Cerussite, measuring 37 x 20 x 17 mm, has excellent adamantine luster and is translucent with areas of gemmy transparency. The Cerussite is whitish to light amber in color, with classic textbook twinning, a sharp notch and well-developed striations. V-twins are much rarer than reticulated forms, and this ex. Earl Calvert collection specimen is in superb condition.

SIZE: 37 x 20 x 17 mm overall (Miniature)

COLLECTION: ex. Earl Calvert collection