Exceptional Cerussite from Mibladen Mine, Morocco
Unusual material for this area. Well developed floater crystals which show
all manners of etching, sixling twinning, skeletal and reticulaed growth. Attractive an
extremely interesting specimens. Very high quality.
I had to look these specimens over a couple times before
recognizing them as the fine pieces that they are. I have purchased lots of
cerussite, barite, anglesite, etc. from this mine in the past. Except for the
fine yellow anglesites nothing really hit me as being overly impressive. These
fine specimens, however, made a major impact. Most are very complex growths
probably best described as being skeletal. Some will also show a degree of
etching and sometimes reticulated development, as well and all have nothing
short of the highest luster I have ever seen on cerussite crystals. Most are
floaters with no visible points of attachment. If there were attachments they
are fully camouflaged by crystal regrowth. Unless otherwise mentioned these
specimens are always damage free. Generally they are more attractive and far
more gemmy that the photos seem to indicate. Colors are yellow, white or both.
All are eye candy for sure. Very heavy specimens for their size because of the
dominance of lead in their structure.
Black square in photo = 1 cm.
OKC-582 Cerussite from Mibladen Mine, Morocco. A large crystal that is
somewhat flattened. Mostly yellow with minor areas of white. 90$
OKC-583 Cerussite from Mibladen Mine, Morocco. A very large crystal with
complex and interesting growth patterns. Minor white on one side but otherwise
yellow. 220$
OKC-584 Cerussite from Mibladen Mine, Morocco. This tabular crystal has much
of its original form remaining. Clear center with yellow surrounding.
85$
OKC-585 Cerussite from Mibladen Mine, Morocco. This is the only matrix
specimen in the lot. Very nicely formed crystal up high on one side of this
barite crystal coated piece of dolomite matrix. Showy from all views.
50$
OKC-586 Reticulated Cerussite from Mibladen Mine, Morocco. Reticulated
thumbnail sized specimen which is composed of both white and yellow cerussite.
A real find for the thumbnail collector. 55$
OKC-587 Cerussite from Mibladen Mine, Morocco. Typical piece with lots of
interesting development (mostly beyond my explaination). 70$
OKC-588 Cerussite from Mibladen Mine, Morocco. Large specimen with both white
and yellow cerussite. There are a couple of small barite contact on the back of
the specimen which are clearly visible in the image. 260$
OKC-589 Reticulated Cerussite from Mibladen Mine, Morocco. Reticulated
thumbnail sized specimen which is composed of both white and yellow cerussite.
A real find for the toenail/ miniature collector. 75$
OKC-590 Cerussite from Mibladen Mine, Morocco. Big crystal which is more
typical in form. Less skeletal growth makes this a stocky specimen.
Gemmy in numerous areas. Small
piece of barite matrix still attached. 400$
OKC-591 Reticulate Cerussite from Mibladen Mine, Morocco. Largest and finest
piece in the lot showing any reticulated development. Nice six pointed star
pattern when viewed down the length of the crystal (visible in third photo).
Not much in the way of extensive branching form, however. Nice colors both
white and yellow. Very desirable specimen. 450$
OKC-592 Cerussite from Mibladen Mine, Morocco. One of the largest and and I
think the finest piece in the lot. It shows very minor reticulated
development. Great color saturation and clarity. Finest of aesthetics and
form. Top shelf specimen in all respects. 450$
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