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Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite with Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite with Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite with Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23702
Mineral:Malachite pseudomorphs after Azurite with Dolomite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Green malachite pseudomorphs after azurite crystals up to 4 cm long on dolomite-coated matrix. The pseudomorphs have clean surface and good color, but the definition of the original azurite is obscured.
Overall Size:10x6x6 cm
Crystals:1-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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