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Olivenite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Olivenite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Olivenite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Olivenite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23569
Mineral:Olivenite and Malachite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Massive olivenite matrix with several pockets lined with glassy crystals of olive-green olivenite. Overgrown on the olivenite crystals are botryoidal, green malachite crystals. With old labels from Cilen and from Burminco. One of Cilen's first specimens. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #434
Overall Size:3.5x3x3 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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