Baryte, Smithsonite

Specimen ID: F31-M6L

Mineral(s)
Baryte : BaSO4
Smithsonite : ZnCO3
Locality
As recorded:
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
4.7cm x 3.5cm x 2.5cm
Events

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Baryte is a rare mineral species of the old, upper oxidized zone at the Tsumeb Mine. This fine, two-sided specimen features lustrous, partially gemmy, chocolate-brown, tabular baryte crystals clustered amongst lustrous, glassy, colorless smithsonite scalenohedrons. Ex. Robert Linck and Wilhelm Maucher Collections.
Robert Lavinsky - 16th October 2008
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