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Smithsonite (cobalt-rich) on Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Smithsonite (cobalt-rich) on Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite (cobalt-rich) on Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite (cobalt-rich) on Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite (cobalt-rich) on Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite (cobalt-rich) on Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite (cobalt-rich) on Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite (cobalt-rich) on Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 61675
Mineral:Smithsonite (cobalt-rich) on Galena
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Many lustrous translucent pink smithsonite crystals lining convoluted cavities in dark gray-black galena. The smithsonite crystals are colored pink cobalt impurities and are commonly known as Cobaltoan Smithsonite.
Overall Size:4x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:2-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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