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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 32100
Mineral:Calcite on Mottramite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Dark green mottramite crystals up to 1 mm intergrown with colorless, rhombohedral calcite crystals up to 11 mm. The calcite crystals are transparent to translucent and contrast the mottramite nicely. Minor damage on two corners.
Overall Size:5.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:.5-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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