| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Brochantite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 19192 |
| Mineral: | Brochantite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Translucent green brochantite (arsentsumebite?) crystals up to 12 mm long in sprays and scattered crystals on white rhombic calcite crystals. The brochantite crystals are stunningly beautiful under magnification. Purchased from a miner's widow in 1961. |
| Overall Size: | 7x5x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 2-12 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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