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Mottramite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mottramite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mottramite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23648
Mineral:Mottramite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Many spherical crystal aggregates of green-black mottramite with surfaces covered in sparkling microcrystals. A few spherules are broken exposing the internal radiating structure. Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa)
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:.5-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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