AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Smithsonite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 23303 |
Mineral: | Smithsonite |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Elongated, prismatic crystals of lilac-pink smithsonite crystals with pyramidal terminations. Small scepter-like caps on the terminations can be seen under magnification. Good specimen - Ex. Michael D. McMillan collection #373 (S. Africa) |
Overall Size: | 6.5x4x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | 3-12 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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