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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 56894
Mineral:Cerussite on Dolomite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous transparent pale-brown twinned cerussite crystals on a thin crust of white-tan dolomite. Upon close examination the cerussite crystals exhibit twinning on all crystals. Ex. E. Carmichael collection
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x1 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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