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Cerussite (sixling twins) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite (sixling twins) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (sixling twins) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 29422
Mineral:Cerussite (sixling twins)
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Bladed crystals of transparent cerussite twinned at 6o degree angles producing six-pointed twin formation - sixling twin. Though the blades are no terminated because they intersected adjacent crystals, it shows the twinning well.
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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