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Cerussite (twinned crystals) with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Cerussite (twinned crystals) with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Cerussite (twinned crystals) with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 62207
Mineral:Cerussite (twinned crystals) with Duftite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Flat cluster of many translucent beige-colored cerussite crystals that are repeatedly twinned at twinned at 60° angles resulting in a triangular formation of interconnected cerussite crystals. One face has green duftite microcrystals, typical of Tsumeb.
Overall Size:4.5x3x1 cm
Crystals:micro to 42 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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