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Duftite and Smithsonite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Duftite and Smithsonite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Duftite and Smithsonite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Duftite and Smithsonite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Duftite and Smithsonite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 63755
Mineral:Duftite and Smithsonite over Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Gray scalenohedral calcite crystals to 15 coated with translucent yellow-brown smithsonite crystals to 0.5 mm. Green duftite microcrystals are scattered over the surfaces of the smithsonite.
Overall Size:6x5x5 cm
Crystals:micro to 15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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