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Fluorite on Calcite with Chalcopyrite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Fluorite on Calcite with Chalcopyrite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Fluorite on Calcite with Chalcopyrite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 39616
Mineral:Fluorite on Calcite with Chalcopyrite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Translucent purple fluorite crystals up to 8 mm across on the edge of a transparent colorless calcite cleavage. Small yellow metallic chalcopyrite crystals up to 0.5 mm across are scattered on the fluorite. Ex. W. Frech collection #1619
Overall Size:24x23x11 mm
Crystals:0.2-8.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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