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Smithsonite and Cerussite with Cuprite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Smithsonite and Cerussite with Cuprite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite and Cerussite with Cuprite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite and Cerussite with Cuprite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 41920
Mineral:Smithsonite and Cerussite with Cuprite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Translucent green smithsonite crystals up to 4 mm across mixed with colorless translucent lustrous cerussite crystals up to 3 mm, many exhibiting complex twinning, on white calcite-coated matrix with vugs on the rear with brown cuprite crystals to 1 mm. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #116; acquired in 1973
Overall Size:6x5.5x4 cm
Crystals:0.5-4.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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