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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 25278 |
| Mineral: | Mimetite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Sparkling crystals of yellow mimetite covering all sides of the specimen, showing the classic Tsumeb habit of elongated, tapering form. Under magnification small colorless microcrystals are visible (quartz?). This was part of a large mimetite mass. |
| Overall Size: | 5.5x4x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-10 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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