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Cerussite with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 43400
Mineral:Cerussite with Malachite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Glassy crystals of colorless transparent cerussite up to 30 mm across with hemispherical green malachite microcrystals scattered throughout. Many of the cerussite crystals are twinned at 60° angles. There is a small chip in the edge of one crystal.
Overall Size:4.5x3x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 30 mmm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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