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Duftite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Duftite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Duftite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 37853
Mineral:Duftite and Malachite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Acicular green malachite crystals coating stalactitic goethite formations up to 7 mm long with scattered overgrowth of yellow-green duftite crystals. This is a beautiful specimen when viewed under magnification.
Overall Size:6x4x2 cm
Crystals:0.1-0.3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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