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Wulfenite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Wulfenite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Wulfenite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 23594
Mineral:Wulfenite on Dolomite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Orange wulfenite crystals up to 13 mm on matrix covered with white dolomite crystals. Scattered throughout are individual yellow mimetite crystals up to 8 mm long. Showy specimen with little damage. Ex. Michael D. McMillan collection (S. Africa)
Overall Size:9x8x4 cm
Crystals:1-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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