Smithsonite (Cadmium-rich) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 75116
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| Mineral: | Smithsonite (Cadmium-rich)
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| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Lustrous transparent orange-brown smithsonite crystals completely covering all surfaces of a plate of matrix. The smithsonite color is caused by cadmium impurities. All surfaces are composed microscopic subparallel crystal faces giving a silky luster. Ex. M. Sussman |
| Overall Size: | 7x6x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 5-6 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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