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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 23689
Mineral:Wulfenite on Duftite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Large cluster coated on all surfaces with grass-green duftite microcrystals in rounded aggregates up to 1.5 mm diameter. Scattered throughout are colorless to brown wulfenite crystals up to 20 mm (some breakage). Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa)
Overall Size:9x8x5 cm
Crystals:micro to 20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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