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Wulfenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Wulfenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Wulfenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Wulfenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 42033
Mineral:Wulfenite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Large crystal of yellow-brown wulfenite on gray tennantite-rich matrix with a smaller wulfenite crystal below. The large wulfenite crystal grew against another wulfenite resulting in an irregular edge that shows under 20 X parallel faces/cleavage planes. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #329; acquired in 1972
Overall Size:4x2.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:6-17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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