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Calcite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Calcite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 16797
Mineral:Calcite and Malachite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Conical formation of white calcite crystals up to 15 mm (possibly overgrown on another mineral) with scattered green malachite. The calcite fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Very clean,
Overall Size:11x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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