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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 22522
Mineral:Mimetite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Quartz matrix with pockets front and back lined with sprays of yellow mimetite crystals. The mimetite crystals are elongated, prismatic crystals with lustrous, pyramidal terminations.
Overall Size:7x7x4 cm
Crystals:2-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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