AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Cerussite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 21871 |
Mineral: | Cerussite |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Large, blocky crystals of yellow-brown cerussite on quartz and malachite matrix. The cerussite crystals are translucent and show the typical 60 degree twinning. Some of the crystals have slight damage. Acquired from Hauck in '83. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M288; Ex. Schortmanns |
Overall Size: | 9x7x5 cm |
Crystals: | 3-25 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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