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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 19197
Mineral:Malachite and Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Colorful specimen of velvety, green malachite in rounded crystal aggregates up to 8 mm on matrix of red-brown calcite with later generation of rhombic, white calcite crystals. The combination of green, red-brown, and white is very attractive.
Overall Size:11x9x5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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