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Duftite on Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Duftite on Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Duftite on Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 25249
Mineral:Duftite on Cerussite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Rich coverage of green duftite microcrystals on partial crystals of transparent cerussite. The duftite looks beautiful under magnification: translucent, lustrous crystals in rounded crystal aggregates. Minor damage around the outside edges.
Overall Size:45x35x25 mm
Crystals:micro
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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