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Wulfenite, Dolomite, Mimetite, Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Wulfenite, Dolomite, Mimetite, Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Wulfenite, Dolomite, Mimetite, Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 23227
Mineral:Wulfenite, Dolomite, Mimetite, Duftite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Crystallized cluster of colorless dolomite crystals up to 9 mm with iron oxide coating on the lower portion. Mixed in several areas are orange wulfenite crystals up to 6 mm. Minor minerals include yellow mimetite in rounded aggregates and green duftite.
Overall Size:6x6x5 cm
Crystals:micro to 9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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