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Descloizite and Dolomite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

 
Descloizite and Dolomite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Descloizite and Dolomite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Descloizite and Dolomite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Descloizite and Dolomite from Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23626
Mineral:Descloizite and Dolomite
Locality:Berg Aukas Mine, 16 km ENE of Grootfontein, Otavi Mountain Land, Namibia
Description:Lustrous crystals of brown descloizite with white dolomite crystals. Looks beautiful under magnification. The crystals are undamaged except where they contacted the opposite face of the cavity.
Overall Size:7x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:.5-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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