AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Mottramite on Calcite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 35418 |
Mineral: | Mottramite on Calcite |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Large plate of tabular calcite crystals up to 12 mm completely coated with dark mottramite crystals up to .5 mm. The calcite crystals are flattened rhombohedral form and their shape is distinctly visible beneath the mottramite overgrowth. Ex. Don Belsher collection |
Overall Size: | 12x12x4 cm |
Crystals: | .2-12 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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