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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 15981
Mineral:Cerussite with Chalcotrichite inclusions
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Large crystals of orange cerussite with minor green malachite attached. The orange color of the cerussite is due to minute chalcotrichite (variety of cuprite) inclusions. The largest crystal is complete and undamaged.
Overall Size:33x25x20 mm
Crystals:4-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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