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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 46690
Mineral:Cerussite on Galena
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous translucent beige to brown cerussite crystals in a shallow cavity with gray galena on the outer surfaces. The cerussite crystals are complexly twinned at 60° angles.
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:3-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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