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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 19520
Mineral:Malachite and Dolomite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Thin shell of beige dolomite about 1 mm thick and lined with rhombic dolomite crystals up to 4 mm. The outside has overgrowth of arborescent, green malachite crystals. Excellent specimen from this famous mine -
Overall Size:15x13x6 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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