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

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

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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Sphalerite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 50810
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Crystallized mass of dark-metallic sphalerite that fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #126, originally acquired in 1938 from Central Scientific Co.
Overall Size:32x26x10 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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