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Cerussite on Duftite, Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Cerussite on Duftite, Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Cerussite on Duftite, Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 16016
Mineral:Cerussite on Duftite, Dolomite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Transparent, twinned crystals of cerussite up to 13 mm long on matrix of dolomite coated with green duftite. The contrast of the cerussite against the duftite is very attractive. Ex. M. Sussman collection
Overall Size:6x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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