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Malachite with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Malachite with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Malachite with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Malachite with Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 51978
Mineral:Malachite with Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Conical double-sided formation lined on all surfaces with fibrous green malachite crystals to 0.5 mm with a few flattened transparent calcite crystals to 3 mm scattered throughout.
Overall Size:30x22x14 mm
Crystals:0.5-3.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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