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Mimetite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mimetite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 62726
Mineral:Mimetite on Dolomite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous transparent yellow mimetite crystals to 3 mm on white dolomite microcrystals. The mimetite crystals are tapered hexagonal form with pointed pyramidal terminations. The mimetite looks beautiful when viewed under magnification. Ex. D. Trevas collection
Overall Size:5x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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