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Cerussite on Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite on Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite on Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23174
Mineral:Cerussite on Smithsonite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Two-sided plate of pinkish-gray smithsonite crystals up to 2.5 mm with a group of colorless cerussite crystals up to 15 mm nestled in a corner. The cerussite crystals are twinned at 60 degree angles throughout. Clean,
Overall Size:7x6x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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