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Wulfenite on Calcite-Smithsonite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Wulfenite on Calcite-Smithsonite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Wulfenite on Calcite-Smithsonite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Wulfenite on Calcite-Smithsonite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Wulfenite on Calcite-Smithsonite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 64645
Mineral:Wulfenite on Calcite-Smithsonite with Duftite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Two lustrous translucent yellow wulfenite crystals to 5 mm on pale-yellow transparent rhombohedral crystals of calcite or smithsonite, with minor green duftite crystals in areas. The wulfenite crystals are rectangular blades with beveled edge faces. Ex. Mort Metersky collection
Overall Size:25x19x12 mm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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