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Mimetite and Cerussite in Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mimetite and Cerussite in Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite and Cerussite in Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 56868
Mineral:Mimetite and Cerussite in Galena
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous transparent yellow tapered mimetite crystals to 5 mm in shallow cavities in gray-metallic galena with lustrous transparent pale-brown cerussite crystals to 10 mm. The crystals recessed in the cavities were protected from damage. Ex. E. Carmichael collection
Overall Size:6x3.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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