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Cerussite (complexly-twinned reticulated formation) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite (complexly-twinned reticulated formation) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (complexly-twinned reticulated formation) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (complexly-twinned reticulated formation) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (complexly-twinned reticulated formation) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (complexly-twinned reticulated formation) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (complexly-twinned reticulated formation) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (complexly-twinned reticulated formation) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 62622
Mineral:Cerussite (complexly-twinned reticulated formation)
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous transparent-to-translucent pale-brown bladed cerussite crystals that are repeatedly twinned at 60° angles resulting in a reticulated formation. The cerussite crystals were attached on one corner and the rear has remnants of sulfide matrix. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008)
Overall Size:6x5x2.5 cm
Crystals:2-38 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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