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Mottramite on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mottramite on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mottramite on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 12370
Mineral:Mottramite on Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:White rhombic calcite crystals to 8 mm with overgrowth of olive-green mottramite in small spherical crystal aggregates to 4 mm. No damage. The calcite around the edges fluoresces under UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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