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Cerussite and Co-rich Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite and Co-rich Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite and Co-rich Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite and Co-rich Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite and Co-rich Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 56217
Mineral:Cerussite and Co-rich Dolomite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:translucent brick-red rhombohedral dolomite crystals to 0.5 mm on translucent gray cerussite. The dolomite crystals have cobalt impurities that give a reddish color. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection
Overall Size:5.5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:0.2-0.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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