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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 51891
Mineral:Mimetite on Dolomite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Translucent yellow mimetite crystals to 2 mm in rounded aggregates to 10 mm diameter on beige-white dolomite crystals to 1 mm coating all surfaces of the underlying brecciated matrix.
Overall Size:5x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:0.1-2.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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