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Descloizite and Smithsonite from (Berg Aukus Mine), Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

 
Descloizite and Smithsonite from (Berg Aukus Mine), Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Descloizite and Smithsonite from (Berg Aukus Mine), Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Descloizite and Smithsonite from (Berg Aukus Mine), Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 37460
Mineral:Descloizite and Smithsonite
Locality:(Berg Aukus Mine), Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Description:Double-sided specimen of lustrous brown descloizite crystals up to 4 mm long with botryoidal overgrowth on the rear of tan-colored smithsonite. When viewed under magnification the descloizite shows internal translucency. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:6x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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