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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 23241
Mineral:Cerussite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Cluster of transparent, colorless cerussite crystals on dark matrix. The cerussite crystals show classic twinning resulting in v-twins at 60 degree angles. Crystallized front and rear. One crystal on the top has an irregular, conchoidal surface (glassy).
Overall Size:22x18x18 mm
Crystals:5-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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