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Mottramite and Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mottramite and Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mottramite and Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mottramite and Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 56873
Mineral:Mottramite and Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous black mottramite crystals to 0.3 mm completely covering translucent white calcite. Scattered among the mottramite crystals are water-clear transparent calcite crystals to 5 mm. Ex. E. Carmichael collection
Overall Size:6.5x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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