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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 19206
Mineral:Malachite on Dolomite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Dark green malachite crystals partially coating a thin crust of tan-colored dolomite crystals (fully crystallized front and back). Under magnification the malachite appears as rounded crystal aggregates.
Overall Size:45x33x12 mm
Crystals:micro to 2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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