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Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 56898
Mineral:Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous translucent white-brown aragonite crystals with translucent cerussite included on the underside. This is the lead-rich variety of aragonite known as Tarnowitzite and has shallow pyramidal terminations and with brown limonite stains in areas. Ex. E. Carmichael collection; ex. Ex. Tintic and Tiger Trading Co.
Overall Size:5.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:2-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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