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Smithsonite and Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Smithsonite and Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite and Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite and Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23177
Mineral:Smithsonite and Galena
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Elongated, colorless smithsonite crystals up to 15 mm long mixed with cubic, gray galena crystals to 6 mm. The smithsonite crystals are transparent, six-sided form with three faces on the termination. A few are doubly-terminated.
Overall Size:5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:3-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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