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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 76295 |
| Mineral: | Austinite over Quartz |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Rich cluster of lustrous translucent green austinite crystals to 1.5 mm completely coating elongated quartz crystals to 16 mm. Austinite, a rare arsenate mineral, is difficult to obtain from Tsumeb (only three illustrated on Mindat.org). Ex. Vochten collection; Weinrich 2661085; species confirmed by Marcus Origlieri |
| Overall Size: | 7x7x5 cm |
| Crystals: | 0.5-16.0 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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