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Marcasite with Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Marcasite with Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Marcasite with Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Marcasite with Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 39091
Mineral:Marcasite with Dolomite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Botryoidal metallic marcasite with minor gray marcasite on the rear. the marcasite has a colorful surface iridescence. Has test from Excalibur identifying it as marcasite, an exceptionally rare species from Tsumeb. Ex. Frech collection #349
Overall Size:9x6x3 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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