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Cerussite on Galena from Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco

 
Cerussite on Galena from Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco

Cerussite on Galena from Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco

DESCRIPTION:No. 29894
Mineral:Cerussite on Galena
Locality:Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco
Description:Showy specimen of translucent, tan-colored cerussite crystals up to 12 mm on heavy galena matrix. There are two generations of cerussite: the first are small with dark galena inclusions, the second the larger tan crystals. One side crystal is chipped.
Overall Size:6x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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