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Mimetite with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mimetite with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite with Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 20032
Mineral:Mimetite with Malachite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Showy specimen of rosettes up to 10 mm of yellow mimetite crystals with 1 mm green malachite crystals. The contrast of the yellow mimetite against the green malachite is very aesthetic. (I have a twin of this one in my personal collection.)
Overall Size:7x4x4 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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