Smithsonite with Sphalerite, Galena
specimen number:
1382195
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Large pearly translucent rhombohedral crystals of smithsonite measuring to almost 1.5 cm in size on a matrix of mixed sphalerite and galena. Extremely large crystals for the species, this is attractive and in good condition.
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