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Willemite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

 
Willemite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Willemite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 14643
Mineral:Willemite
Locality:Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Description:Drusy white willemite crystals lining cavities in matrix. There are cavities on both sides of the specimen, one with excellent crystals. Fluoresces green under UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x4x4 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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