Manganoan Smithsonite, Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 6.5x5.6x2.5cm
Mineral: Manganoan Smithsonite
Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Description: This is a manganoan smithsonite rather than the stereotypical cobaltoan smithsonite. These manganoan smithsonites were mined 1984-1985 and are much harder to find than the cobaltoan variety. This particular specimen has the stereotypical matrix of pyrite and other sulfides that these manganoans often feature.
Size: 6.5x5.6x2.5cm
Mineral: Manganoan Smithsonite
Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Description: This is a manganoan smithsonite rather than the stereotypical cobaltoan smithsonite. These manganoan smithsonites were mined 1984-1985 and are much harder to find than the cobaltoan variety. This particular specimen has the stereotypical matrix of pyrite and other sulfides that these manganoans often feature.
Size: 6.5x5.6x2.5cm
Mineral: Manganoan Smithsonite
Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Description: This is a manganoan smithsonite rather than the stereotypical cobaltoan smithsonite. These manganoan smithsonites were mined 1984-1985 and are much harder to find than the cobaltoan variety. This particular specimen has the stereotypical matrix of pyrite and other sulfides that these manganoans often feature.
