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Calcite with Mn-rich Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Calcite with Mn-rich Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Calcite with Mn-rich Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Calcite with Mn-rich Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 43218
Mineral:Calcite with Mn-rich Dolomite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Rhombohedral white calcite crystals up to 5 mm across with overgrowth on select faces of pink manganese-rich dolomite microcrystals. Ex. W. Frech (1913-1998) collection #132
Overall Size:6.5x6x4 cm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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