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Adamite var. Cuproadamite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Adamite var. Cuproadamite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 10408
Mineral:Adamite var. Cuproadamite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Bright green 1 mm cuproadamite crystals completely covering matrix. One knowledgeable Tsumeb collector has identified ferrilotharmeyerite inclusions in the cuproadamite. If testing confirms this speculation the specimen will be worth much more.
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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