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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 23321
Mineral:Greenockite on Smithsonite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Large cluster of gray-pink smithsonite crystals up to 20 mm. Scattered throughout, in depressed surfaces of the smithsonite crystals, are minute .5 mm orange-brown greenockite crystals (rare Cadmium Sulfide). Uncommon association. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #BL8
Overall Size:13x7x5.5 cm
Crystals:.5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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