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Dolomite pseudomorph (after Calcite?) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Dolomite pseudomorph (after Calcite?) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite pseudomorph (after Calcite?) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite pseudomorph (after Calcite?) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23282
Mineral:Dolomite pseudomorph (after Calcite?)
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Concentric formations of 2 mm thick pink-to-gray dolomite crystals. Outer faces are concave with the original mineral (calcite?) completely dissolved away. The surface shows many lustrous dolomite crystals. Ex. Steine collection (South Africa)
Overall Size:15x9x5 cm
Crystals:1-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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