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Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Calcite with Mottramite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23734
Mineral:Calcite with Mottramite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Translucent crystals of calcite up to 15 mm. Intergrown and between the calcite crystals are elongated, olive-green mottramite crystals up to 5 mm long. Distinct mottramite crystals this size are quite uncommon. Ex. A. Balhao collection (Kombat, Namibia)
Overall Size:10.5x9x6 cm
Crystals:2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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