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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 40619
Mineral:Mimetite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Sparkling yellow translucent mimetite microcrystals in spherical aggregates up to 3.5 mm diameter on brown sulfide-rich matrix. The mimetite crystals look beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:0.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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