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Tennantite with Quartz from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Tennantite with Quartz from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Tennantite with Quartz from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23732
Mineral:Tennantite with Quartz
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Many triangular crystals of tennantite with surface patina of blue-green austinite (?). The surfaces look beautiful under magnification - rounded and concentric patterns of green austinite. Scattered quartz throughout. Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa)
Overall Size:6x3x3 cm
Crystals:1-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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