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Cerussite (complexly-twinned reticulated formation) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:	No. 62622
Mineral:	Cerussite (complexly-twinned reticulated formation)
Locality:	Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:	Lustrous transparent-to-translucent pale-brown bladed cerussite crystals that are repeatedly twinned at 60° angles resulting in a reticulated formation. The cerussite crystals were attached on one corner and the rear has remnants of sulfide matrix. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008)
Overall Size:	6x5x2.5 cm
Crystals:	2-38 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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