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Mimetite over Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mimetite over Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite over Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 58561
Mineral:Mimetite over Cerussite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous 40 mm colorless cerussite crystal overgrown on one termination with translucent yellow-to-brown hexagonal mimetite crystals to 2 mm. The cerussite crystal is fully exposed on one side. Ex. E. Carmichael collection; ex. Scott J. Williams (1924-1997)
Overall Size:6x3x3 cm
Crystals:1-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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