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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 25472
Mineral:Mimetite and Duftite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Rich specimen of lustrous transparent-to-translucent yellow mimetite crystals up to 5 mm with translucent green duftite crystals up to .5 mm. Looks beautiful under magnification with many different areas of varying crystallization. Some crystals missing. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:.2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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