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Mimetite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mimetite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Mimetite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 37765
Mineral:Mimetite on Dolomite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Sparkling lustrous translucent yellow mimetite crystals up to 7 mm long on lustrous white dolomite crystals up to 1 mm. The mimetite crystals are in groupings of diverging elongated crystals. This specimen attracted much interest at a recent show. Ex. Arnold Goldstein (1941-2020) #271
Overall Size:9x6x6 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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