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Mimetite and Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mimetite and Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite and Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite and Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite and Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite and Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite and Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite and Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite and Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 69685
Mineral:Mimetite and Smithsonite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Large (for this locality) translucent yellow-brown mimetite crystals to 11 mm with partial overgrowth of translucent green scalenohedral smithsonite crystals to 1 mm. The smithsonite crystals completely coat one side of the cluster. Ex. Irving Horowitz collection #1966
Overall Size:7.5x5.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:0.5-11.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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