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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 15238
Mineral:Mimetite on Galena
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Sparkling specimen of lustrous yellow mimetite crystals on dark galena matrix. The mimetite crystals are in diverging sprays of 1-3 mm crystals and are very lustrous. Looks great under magnification.
Overall Size:8x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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