| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Smithsonite on Calcite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 63619 |
| Mineral: | Smithsonite on Calcite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Sparkling cluster of transparent green smithsonite crystals to 0.8 mm over colorless calcite. The smithsonite crystals have a rich green color associated with copper impurities and are sometimes labeled as cuprian smithsonite. Ex. Lucile Squier (1905-2007) collection #914 |
| Overall Size: | 3.5x3.2x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 0.2-0.8 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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