Cerussite with Galena
specimen number:
1654487
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
A cluster of twinned cerussite crystals set on matrix with sharp well-formed crystals of galena measuring to almost 2.0 cm in size. Good crystals of galena were never common at this famous locality. Some damage is present to the cerussite crystal grouping as seen. The cerussite crystals are neatly twinned.
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