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Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 10048
Mineral:Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:White crystals of aragonite variety tarnowitzite in crystals ranging from small (4 mm) to large 20 mm opaque crystals. An excellent specimen of this unique mineral from Tsumeb.
Overall Size:8x5x4 cm
Crystals:4-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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