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Aragonite with Azurite and Wulfenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Aragonite with Azurite and Wulfenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Aragonite with Azurite and Wulfenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 36153
Mineral:Aragonite with Azurite and Wulfenite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Radiating translucent aragonite crystals up to 45 mm with minor blue azurite and green malachite microcrystals in the base, plus a small grouping of yellow-orange wulfenite crystals up to 3 mm. The greenish color of the aragonite is due to copper oxides.
Overall Size:8x5.5x5 cm
Crystals:micro to 45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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