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Willemite with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Willemite with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 10371
Mineral:Willemite with Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Colorless rhombic calcite crystals to 16 mm on green drusy hemispheres of willemite. The contrast of calcite against the willemite is very attractive. Willemite and calcite both fluoresce under UV illumination.
Overall Size:4x3x3 cm
Crystals:1-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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