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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 62972 |
| Mineral: | Cerussite (twinned crystals) |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Glassy transparent pale-gray cerussite crystals that are repeatedly twinned at 60° angles resulting in a complex formation of parallel crystals. The cerussite crystals have a high refractive index and the internal clarity has lapidary use potential. Ex. Gene Tribbey collection #1498; originally acquired in 1973 |
| Overall Size: | 3x3x2.2 cm |
| Crystals: | 15-30 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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