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Wulfenite and Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Wulfenite and Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Wulfenite and Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 16349
Mineral:Wulfenite and Duftite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Vuggy specimen with many cavities lined with colorless wulfenite crystals up to 6 mm with green duftite throughout. The wulfenite crystals are coated with a druse of colorless calcite(?) that makes it very sparkly. The cavity crystals are undamaged.
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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