| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Malachite |
 |
 |
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 42432 |
| Mineral: | Malachite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Unusual malachite specimen from Tsumeb: red-orange matrix coated with translucent prismatic green malachite microcrystals. Under magnification these look more like mimetite crystals, but I trust the previous label and identification. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #199; originally acquired in 1960 from Sid Fisher |
| Overall Size: | 6x4x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 0.1-0.5 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved
The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property.