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Cerussite on Dolomite molds after Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite on Dolomite molds after Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite on Dolomite molds after Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite on Dolomite molds after Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite on Dolomite molds after Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 58554
Mineral:Cerussite on Dolomite molds after Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Translucent crème-colored rhombohedral dolomite crystals to 3 mm forming molds after platy calcite crystals to 25 mm with scattered transparent colorless cerussite crystals to 4 mm with red-brown microcrystals, possibly hematite. Ex. E. Carmichael collection
Overall Size:6x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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