Galena
specimen number:
8691179
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Good crystallized galena was never common from this famous locality. This is an excellent example of penetration twinned crystals of galena without matrix. Minimal and sparse micro-chipping is present, this still in great condition all around.
Size: 2.7 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm (thumbnail)
Collection: David Brandon
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