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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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 35532
Mineral:Mimetite on Smithsonite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous transparent yellow mimetite crystals up to 7 mm long intergrown with gray smithsonite microcrystals up to .5 mm. The specimen is fully crystallized on all surfaces. It is mounted to an acrylic base for display.
Overall Size:5x5x3 cm
Crystals:.1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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