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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 72142
Mineral:Duftite on Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Convex plate of translucent white calcite with one surface composed of translucent rhombohedral calcite crystals to 7 mm overgrown with lustrous translucent green duftite microcrystals and calcite microcrystals. The calcite fluoresce orange under SW UV. Collected ca. 1985
Overall Size:5x2.2x1.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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