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Azurite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Azurite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Azurite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 23694
Mineral:Azurite with Duftite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Pocket of lustrous, dark-blue azurite crystals up to 15mm, with green microcrystals of duftite, in matrix that is mostly cerussite. The pocket protected most of the azurite crystals from damage except at the edge where it connected to surrounding rock. Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa)
Overall Size:11x8x6 cm
Crystals:.2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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