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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 56862
Mineral:Dolomite with Mimetite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Double-sided plate of translucent white rhombohedral dolomite crystals to 6 mm with scattered translucent yellow mimetite crystals in tapered aggregates to 3 mm long. The dolomite crystals fluoresce orange under SW UV illumination. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection, originally acquired in 1978
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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