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Mimetite on Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mimetite on Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite on Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 14730
Mineral:Mimetite on Galena
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Yellow to whitish mimetite crystals up to 9 mm on matrix of dark gray galena (massive and small crystals).Under magnification many small translucent, colorless crystals are everywhere (cerussite?).
Overall Size:6x2x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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