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Gypsum var. Selenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Gypsum var. Selenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Gypsum var. Selenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 16029
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Glassy crystal of water-clear gypsum variety selenite attached to a small chunk of matrix. The selenite crystal is irregular in shape due to intersecting another hexagonal mineral. Ex. M. Sussman collection
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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