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Prehnite from Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia

 
Prehnite from Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 15616
Mineral:Prehnite
Locality:Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia
Description:Translucent green prehnite in fan-shaped formation on calcite. The prehnite is quite lustrous and individual crystal faces are distinct. No damage See article: Connoisseur's Choice, Prehnite, Brandberg, Namibia in Rocks and Minerals, May/June 1999.
Overall Size:5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:5-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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