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Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, 41st Level, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, 41st Level, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, 41st Level, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 60692
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, 41st Level, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous transparent green smithsonite crystals covering one face of brown matrix. The smithsonite crystals green color is caused by trace copper impurities and sometimes labeled by the varietal name Cuprian Smithsonite. Ex. Alfred (Fred) DeVito (1937–2004)
Overall Size:5x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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