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Mimetite and Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mimetite and Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite and Dolomite on Tennantite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 25042
Mineral:Mimetite and Dolomite on Tennantite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Complex cluster of gray tennantite crystals up to 25 mm with yellow, needle-like mimetite crystals in the spaces between the tennantite crystals (looks beautiful under magnification!). White dolomite crystals coat one side of the specimen. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:7x7x6 cm
Crystals:1-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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