AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Chalcocite |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 23607 |
Mineral: | Chalcocite |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Dense crystalline mass of black, metallic chalcocite crystals. The crystal form is classic: striated, prismatic crystals. Chalcocite is less common at this famous mine, better known for azurite, malachite and mimetite. |
Overall Size: | 5x4x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | 1-7 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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