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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 611
Mineral:Cerussite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Double-sided cluster of lustrous twinned transparent-to-translucent cerussite crystals coating three sides of sulfide-rich matrix. The cerussite crystals on the front are colorless, the rear crystals have gray color due to microscopic galena inclusions. Ex. Doris Biggs collection
Overall Size:8x5x5cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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