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Smithsonite on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Smithsonite on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 63637
Mineral:Smithsonite on Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Equant transparent green smithsonite crystals to 4.5 mm over colorless calcite microcrystals to 0.2 mm. The smithsonite crystals have a rich green color associated with copper impurities and are sometimes labeled as cuprian smithsonite. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:29x26x19 mm
Crystals:0.1-4.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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