Descloizite with Smithsonite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
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Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 78728
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| Mineral: | Descloizite with Smithsonite
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| Locality: | Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia |
| Description: | Lustrous transparent-to-translucent red-brown descloizite crystals to 30 mm with partial overgrowth of lustrous translucent white rhombohedral smithsonite crystals to 1 mm that fluoresce white under SW-LW UV illumination. Ex. Rock Currier (1940-2015) Collection #3269 |
| Overall Size: | 4.5x4x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-30 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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