AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Smithsonite, Calcite, Dolomite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 15202 |
Mineral: | Smithsonite, Calcite, Dolomite |
Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Layered specimen with successive generations of mineralization coating all of matrix. Colorless dolomite crystals formed first, then green cuprian smithsonite, finally transparent calcite. Areas show the green smithsonite. Stands upright. |
Overall Size: | 7x6x3 cm |
Crystals: | 1-2 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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