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Mimetite with Galena inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mimetite with Galena inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite with Galena inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite with Galena inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite with Galena inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 62727
Mineral:Mimetite with Galena inclusions
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Sparkling double-sided formation of lustrous transparent yellow mimetite crystals to 4 mm with microscopic gray galena inclusions in the mimetite crystals on one side. The mimetite crystals are tapered hexagonal form with pointed pyramidal terminations.
Overall Size:4.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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