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Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

 
Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23627
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Description:Golden crystals of translucent smithsonite lining cavities in the front and rear of the matrix. The best smithsonite crystals are on the front where they grew to 13 mm. Clean and undamaged.
Overall Size:7.5x5x4 cm
Crystals:2-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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