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Duftite on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Duftite on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Duftite on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Duftite on Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 23647
Mineral:Duftite on Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Rhombic crystals of colorless calcite up to 12 mm with hemispherical aggregates up to 1.5 mm diameter of olive-green duftite. The duftite crystals form linear, chain-like patterns. Looks beautiful under magnification. Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa)
Overall Size:4x4x2 cm
Crystals:.5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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