AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Cerussite (twinned crystals) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 56227 |
Mineral: | Cerussite (twinned crystals) |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Sparkling cluster of lustrous translucent beige-colored cerussite crystals with many crystals in parallel orientation resulting in surfaces reflecting simultaneously. The cerussite crystals are repeatedly twinned at 60° angles resulting in complex form. Ex. E. Carmichael collection |
Overall Size: | 4x3x2.5 cm |
Crystals: | 1-10 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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