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Cerussite and Rosasite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite and Rosasite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite and Rosasite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23583
Mineral:Cerussite and Rosasite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Blue-green rosasite in crusts of botryoidal microcrystals mixed with green duftite (or mottramite). Overgrown on the rosasite are sparkling crystals of colorless cerussite up to 6 mm. The contrast of the cerussite against the rosasite is very attractive.
Overall Size:7x6.5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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