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Smithsonite var. Cuprian from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

 
Smithsonite var. Cuprian from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Smithsonite var. Cuprian from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 35549
Mineral:Smithsonite var. Cuprian
Locality:Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Description:Rhombic green translucent smithsonite crystals with silky surface luster. A good specimen with large, distinct crystals. Ex. Mitch Gunnell #3424, acquired in 1964
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:5-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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