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Malachite (primary) with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Malachite (primary) with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Malachite (primary) with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Malachite (primary) with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Malachite (primary) with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23226
Mineral:Malachite (primary) with Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Large mass of green malachite crystals intergrown with colorless white calcite. When viewed under magnification, the malachite is seen as blocky crystals with good translucency - an indication that this is primary malachite, not a secondary alteration.
Overall Size:8x8x6 cm
Crystals:.1-.4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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