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Cerussite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Cerussite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Cerussite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Cerussite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 60881
Mineral:Cerussite with Duftite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Complex cluster of lustrous transparent cerussite crystals to 25 mm with gray galena inclusions in the base plus yellow-green duftite microcrystals. The cerussite crystals are twinned and all in parallel orientation that reflect light simultaneously. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #BL377; acquired in 1973 from the Zweibels
Overall Size:7x6.5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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