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Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 57507
Mineral:Smithsonite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Rich cluster of transparent pink-yellow rhombohedral smithsonite crystals completely covering one face of metallic galena-rich matrix. The smithsonite crystals have silky surface luster and slightly curved faces. Ex. Roy A. Smith (1935-2014) collection, originally acquired in 1975
Overall Size:7.5x6x4 cm
Crystals:4-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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