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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 64956
Mineral:Aragonite var. Tarnowitzite on Smithsonite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Translucent white tarnowitzite crystal, the lead-rich variety of the mineral aragonite, on beige smithsonite microcrystals. The tarnowitzite crystal is di-pyramidal hexagonal form with surfaces composed of small parallel crystal faces.
Overall Size:30x26x12 mm
Crystals:micro to 20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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