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Smithsonite (stalactitic formations of parallel crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 61150
Mineral:	Smithsonite (stalactitic formations of parallel crystals)
Locality:	Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:	Unusual specimen of lustrous greenish-brown smithsonite crystals to 1.8 mm covering stalactitic formations of a dark-gray sulfide mineral. Under magnification the smithsonite crystals are seen to be translucent rhombs in parallel orientation.
Overall Size:	9.5x5x4 cm
Crystals:	0.5-1.8 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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