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Cerussite (twinned crystals) with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite (twinned crystals) with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (twinned crystals) with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (twinned crystals) with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (twinned crystals) with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (twinned crystals) with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (twinned crystals) with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 63554
Mineral:Cerussite (twinned crystals) with Malachite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Glassy transparent pale-gray cerussite crystals that are repeatedly twinned at 60° angles resulting in a complex formation of parallel crystals with minor green malachite. The cerussite crystals show high refractive index and excellent internal clarity. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:34x32x28 mm
Crystals:0.5-30.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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