| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Willemite var. Troostite |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 50206 |
| Mineral: | Willemite var. Troostite |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Double-sided specimen completely covered front and rear with translucent brown troostite crystals, the Mn-rich variety of the mineral species willemite, with a small cavity lined with translucent blue willemite on the rear. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #727; originally acquired from Sid Pieters (1920-2003) |
| Overall Size: | 10.5x6x4.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 0.1-0.8 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved
The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property.