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Descloizite from Friesenberg, Otavi, Namibia

 
Descloizite from Friesenberg, Otavi, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 45131
Mineral:Descloizite
Locality:Friesenberg, Otavi, Namibia
Description:Lustrous brown-black descloizite crystals in an arborescent formation of branching, pointed crystals. Remnants of pink mounting clay remain in crevices in the bottom from when it was previously mounted to a display base. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:3.5x2x1.5 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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