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Descloizite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

 
Descloizite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Descloizite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 39496
Mineral:Descloizite
Locality:Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Description:Large crystals of dark brown descloizite with pointed terminations. The descloizite crystals are in stacked aggregates coated with many smaller crystals. The faces on one side are lustrous, other sides have a sooty luster.
Overall Size:4.5x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:0.2-10.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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