AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Smithsonite (rare pseudo-dodecahedral crystals) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 16541 |
Mineral: | Smithsonite (rare pseudo-dodecahedral crystals) |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Bright green crystals of smithsonite (large crystals to 4 mm!) scattered on one side of contrasting white matrix. Under magnification the crystals are seen to be rare pseudo-dodecahedral form - highly sought-after by collectors. Good color, Ex. M. Sussman collection |
Overall Size: | 3.5x3x2 cm |
Crystals: | 4 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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