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Smithsonite over Willemite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Smithsonite over Willemite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite over Willemite pseudomorphs after Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 40234
Mineral:Smithsonite over Willemite pseudomorphs after Azurite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Unusual specimen of translucent green smithsonite crystals up to 1 mm in a thin layer over blue-green willemite pseudomorphs after bladed azurite crystals up to 29 mm long. One small cavity has bright green smithsonite microcrystals, typical of Tsumeb.
Overall Size:6.5x5.5x4 cm
Crystals:1-29 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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