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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. 43396
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Description:Translucent orange rhombohedral smithsonite crystals with no matrix attached. The intense color is in the outer layer, internally the smithsonite is colorless.
Overall Size:23x20x15 mm
Crystals:micro to 12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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