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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 78763 |
| Mineral: | Smithsonite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Lustrous transparent pink smithsonite crystals completely covering all sides of stalactitic matrix. The surfaces of the smithsonite crystal faces have parallel microscopic crystallization patterns that give them a satin-like appearance. Ex. Reg Taylor collection #1958 (Mullumbimby, NSW, Australia) |
| Overall Size: | 4x3.5x2 cm |
| Crystals: | 8-12 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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