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Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 15199
Mineral:Malachite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Pocket lined with blocky, green malachite crystals. The malachite is lustrous and partially translucent with some crystals having a secondary overgrowth of malachite fibers in epitaxial orientation making them look fuzzy.
Overall Size:3x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:.5-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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