Dolomite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 69824
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| Mineral: | Dolomite over Calcite
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| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Lustrous white dolomite crystals to 1 mm in several thin successive layers overgrown on tapered hexagonal calcite crystals to 16 mm with rhombic terminations. The surfaces are composed of parallel dolomite microcrystals that give them a satin luster. |
| Overall Size: | 8.5x5x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | micro to 16 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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