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Willemite with Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Willemite with Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 39835
Mineral:Willemite with Mimetite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Sparkling colorless transparent willemite crystals up to 0.3 mm with a few areas of translucent yellow mimetite crystals up to 0.1 mm. The willemite crystals fluoresce under UV illumination. Ex. W. Frech (1913-1998) (1913-1998) collection #1538
Overall Size:17x13x11 mm
Crystals:0.1-0.3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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