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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 56348
Mineral:Mimetite on Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous translucent yellow mimetite crystals in spherical aggregates to 6 mm diameter on translucent gray rhombohedral calcite crystals to 0.5 mm. Ex. Ken Walling; ex. Clive Quiet
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:0.1-1.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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