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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 21680
Mineral:Mimetite on Smithsonite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Translucent crystals of yellow mimetite up to 4 mm long on matrix of lustrous, gray smithsonite microcrystals. All crystals complete and undamaged.
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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