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Mimetite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mimetite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite and Malachite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 56522
Mineral:Mimetite and Malachite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Translucent yellow mimetite crystals in tapered and hemispherical aggregates to 4 mm intermixed with translucent green hemispherical malachite microcrystals on brown carbonate-rich matrix. Ex. E. Carmichael collection
Overall Size:5.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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