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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 45162
Mineral:Duftite and Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Rich cluster of yellowish-green duftite microcrystals mixed with transparent flattened-rhombohedral calcite crystals with lustrous striated crystal faces. Some of the calcite crystals have gray inclusions, possibly galena microcrystals.
Overall Size:12x9x5 cm
Crystals:micro to 10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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