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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 23697
Mineral:Wulfenite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Several crystals of golden wulfenite in parallel orientation. The crystal edges show minor edge nicks when viewed under magnification and one corner is chipped on the rear. However it is still a large wulfenite from this famous mine, now long closed. Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa)
Overall Size:27x24x9 mm
Crystals:5-27 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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