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Cerussite (V-twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite (V-twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (V-twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (V-twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (V-twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (V-twinned crystals) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 72145
Mineral:Cerussite (V-twinned crystals)
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Large lustrous translucent white cerussite crystals with remnants of dark matrix on the bottom where the cerussite crystals were attached. The cerussite crystals are V-twinned at 60° angles and have textured crystallization patterns on the faces. Collected ca. 1985
Overall Size:4x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:3-27 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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