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Cerussite with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 14841
Mineral:Cerussite with Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Large cerussite crystals up to 3 cm long almost completely overgrown with white calcite crystals on the front face and partially overgrown on the back. The many crystals faces with inclusions are extremely hard to photograph - must be seen in person.
Overall Size:7x3.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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