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Aragonite var. Cuprian from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Aragonite var. Cuprian from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Aragonite var. Cuprian from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23728
Mineral:Aragonite var. Cuprian
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Radiating crystalline clusters of green aragonite. The color is due to copper impurities. From one of the many occurrences found in the watercourses of the mine (see photo on page 66 of the book Tsumeb). Ex. John Rumble collection (South Africa)
Overall Size:10x10x8 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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