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Willemite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

 
Willemite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Willemite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Willemite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23482
Mineral:Willemite
Locality:Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Description:Large plate completely covered on one face with radiating sprays of colorless willemite crystals. The willemite fluoresces and phosphoresces under UV illumination.
Overall Size:12x8x6 cm
Crystals:3-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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