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Smithsonite on Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Smithsonite on Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite on Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 44006
Mineral:Smithsonite on Cerussite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Reticulated twinned cerussite crystals up to 20 mm long with sparkling brown smithsonite microcrystals coating several sides. The cerussite crystals are colorless, bladed form twinned at 60° angles. Ex. Uli Bahmann collection
Overall Size:25x23x20 mm
Crystals:micro to 20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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