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Cerussite twinned crystals with Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:	No. 81469
Mineral:	Cerussite twinned crystals with Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite
Locality:	Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:	Double-sided specimen of lustrous transparent gray cerussite crystals to 15 mm on dark matrix with small translucent white tarnowitzite crystals, the lead-rich variety of aragonite. The cerussite crystals are repeatedly twinned at 60° angles. Ex. S. Kelland collection; acquired in 2003; ex. Betts #22608
Overall Size:	6.5x6x3 cm
Crystals:	micro to 15 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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