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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 7695 |
| Mineral: | Smithsonite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Transparent pale-pink smithsonite crystals completely covering gray metallic galena matrix. The smithsonite crystals have textured crystal faces composed of many smaller, parallel microfaces. Mounted in an acrylic Perky-style display box for protection. Ex. R. Bates collection #710 |
| Overall Size: | 26x16x12 mm |
| Crystals: | 1-4 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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