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Wulfenite and Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Wulfenite and Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Wulfenite and Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Wulfenite and Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Wulfenite and Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23596
Mineral:Wulfenite and Dolomite on Tennantite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Dark sulfide matrix (mostly tennantite) with several scattered crystals of lustrous wulfenite throughout. One end has white-gray dolomite. The wulfenite crystals are translucent brown with beveled edges. Minor damage barely visible. Ex. Michael D. McMillan collection (S. Africa)
Overall Size:10x5x3 cm
Crystals:4-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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