Calcite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
![Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination of Calcite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite) Calcite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)](77493uv.jpg) |
Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
![Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination of Calcite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite) Calcite with Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)](77493uvlw.jpg) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 77493
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Mineral: | Calcite with Duftite
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Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite) |
Description: | Cluster of many interconnected lustrous translucent white rhombohedral dolomite crystals to 12 mm with overgrowth in areas of lustrous transparent green duftite microcrystals and colorless transparent calcite microcrystals. The calcite fluoresces under UV illumination. Ex. Bob Parks collection; originally acquired in 1986 from Rocksmiths |
Overall Size: | 6x4x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | micro to 12 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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