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Germanite, Tennantite, Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Germanite)

 
Germanite, Tennantite, Galena from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Germanite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 54359
Mineral:Germanite, Tennantite, Galena
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Germanite)
Description:Compact mass of metallic germanite with tennantite and galena. The germanite has a lavender-pink hue with specular surface. Germanite was the first mineral discovered of the new element germanium.
Overall Size:26x22x12 mm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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