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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 23729
Mineral:Calcite with Duftite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Rhombic crystals of calcite with chocolate-brown color cause by internal inclusions. Scattered over the calcite crystals are .5 mm green duftite crystals. Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa)
Overall Size:8x6x6 cm
Crystals:.2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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