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Heterogenite on Calcite (var. Alligator Skin) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Heterogenite on Calcite (var. Alligator Skin) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Heterogenite on Calcite (var. Alligator Skin) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Heterogenite on Calcite (var. Alligator Skin) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23608
Mineral:Heterogenite on Calcite (var. Alligator Skin)
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Reflective coating of dark heterogenite coating rhombic calcite crystals up to 8 mm. The irregular surface with botryoidal shapes is known as Alligator Skin by the local miners. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #5337
Overall Size:5.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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