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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 23726
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Description:Large, rounded formation of yellow-gray smithsonite with minute crystals of dark mottramite(?) scattered on the surface. The smithsonite is well crystallized, translucent with lustrous surfaces. Ex. Grahm collection (South Africa)
Overall Size:11x9x7 cm
Crystals:micro to 10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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