Leadhillite

  
Origin: Tiger, Arizona, U.S.A.
Sample size: 3.2 x 3.1 x 2.1 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

  
This is a large crystal of leadhillite. The crystal has been etched in situ as there are myriad small faces and patterns on the crystal surface much like a kunzite. There is also a white powdery unknown found in small solution cavities.
  
Large crystal of leadhillite with numerous included cerussite crystals
Origin: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Ex. Gebhard collection
Sample size: 8.5 x 6.7 x 3.2 cm (top/2nd row), 8.4 x 6.8 x 3.2 cm (3rd/bottom row)
 

Photo courtesy of: 

John Veevaert, Trinity Mineral Co

Trinityminerals.com

 

  
Origin: Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine (Mammoth-St Anthony Mine; Mammoth Mine; St. Anthony Mine; Tiger property; Mammoth Gold Mines Ltd. property), St. Anthony deposit, Tiger, Mammoth District
Sample size: 28 x 16 x 14 mm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

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