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

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

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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Dolomite molds with Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 57495
Mineral:Dolomite molds with Cerussite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Thin dome-shaped molds of lustrous white dolomite crystals to 1 mm with several colorless cerussite crystals to 7 mm on the concave underside. The dolomite crystallized over calcite crystals to 15 mm that subsequently dissolved leaving the molds. Ex. T. Nikischer
Overall Size:12x9x4 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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