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Smithsonite var. cobaltian from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Smithsonite var. cobaltian from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite var. cobaltian from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 19831
Mineral:Smithsonite var. cobaltian
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Translucent crystals of pink cobalt-rich smithsonite covering the top surfaces of heavy (galena?) matrix. Good color,
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:2-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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