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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 49817
Mineral:Cerussite (reticulated twinned crystals)
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Translucent colorless cerussite crystals with glassy crystal faces and exhibiting complex 60° twinning resulting in highly reticulated formation. All cerussite crystals are in parallel orientation, reflecting light off all faces simultaneously.
Overall Size:3.5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:10-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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