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Azurite, Malachite, Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Azurite, Malachite, Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Azurite, Malachite, Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23273
Mineral:Azurite, Malachite, Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Mixture of translucent, blue azurite crystals up to 8 mm long with fibrous, green malachite crystals in the areas between the azurites. Scattered throughout are colorless calcite crystals up to 4 mm. This is a great specimen to study with a microscope.
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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