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Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Cerussite (large single crystal) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 72971
Mineral:Cerussite (large single crystal)
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Unusually large crystal of transparent gray-brown cerussite with remnants of sulfide matrix on the base where it was attached. The cerussite has chevron-shaped internal phantom-growth zones with some areas that are flawless. Exhibits double refraction. Collected ca. 1985.
Overall Size:4.5x3x1.8 cm
Crystals:45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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