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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 23129
Mineral:Willemite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Compact mass of platy willemite crystals that varies from opaque white to transparent at the terminations. Fluoresces under UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:3-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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