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Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 78802
Mineral:Cerussite (large single crystal)
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Large lustrous transparent slightly smoky cerussite crystal with no attached matrix. The cerussite crystal has stepped linear faces caused by repeatedly twinning at 60° angles. The two adjacent bottom edges were attached to other cerussite crystals. Ex. Rock Currier (1940-2015) Collection #954
Overall Size:58x45 9 mm
Crystals:58 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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