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Cerussite (twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite (twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 56866
Mineral:Cerussite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Heavy cluster of glassy transparent pale-brown cerussite crystals that are repeatedly twinned at 60° angles forming lattice-like structure of crisscrossing cerussite blades fully crystallized on all sides. Ex. E. Carmichael collection
Overall Size:5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:5-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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