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Smithsonite with Hematite inclusions and Mottramite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Smithsonite with Hematite inclusions and Mottramite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite with Hematite inclusions and Mottramite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite with Hematite inclusions and Mottramite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite with Hematite inclusions and Mottramite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 56897
Mineral:Smithsonite with Hematite inclusions and Mottramite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous translucent colorless rhombohedral smithsonite crystals to 3 mm with red-brown hematite inclusions. The rear has lustrous transparent olive-green microcrystals tentatively identified as mottramite. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection
Overall Size:6x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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