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Dolomite molds after Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Dolomite molds after Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite molds after Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite molds after Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite molds after Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Dolomite molds after Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 61498
Mineral:Dolomite molds after Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Molds of tan-colored dolomite crystals that crystallized over rhombic calcite crystals to 10 mm in linear aggregates. The rear of the dolomite molds has another mineral, possibly dolomite, filling in the molds though the edges show the casts are thin. Ex. E. Carmichael collection; ex. Demetrius Pohl
Overall Size:8x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm casts
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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