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Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 69893
Mineral:Malachite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Dense crystalline mass of fibrous green malachite crystals with minor brown calcite in the end where it was attached. The malachite has chatoyant luster caused by the fibrous structure of the crystals.
Overall Size:6.5x4.5x3.5 cm
Crystals:5-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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