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Cerussite (twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite (twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 46274
Mineral:Cerussite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Large translucent gray cerussite crystals twinned at 60° angles forming six-pointed star-shaped groupings commonly called sixling-twins. Remnants of earthy gray galena matrix is included in the bottom. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:5-42 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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