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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 64684
Mineral:Mottramite intergrown with Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Green mottramite crystals in branching arborescent formations intergrown with a single transparent calcite crystal. The calcite crystal is not easily visible between the mottramite crystals, but the faces reflect illumination making it apparent. Ex. Mort Metersky collection; originally acquired in 1991
Overall Size:25x22x15 mm
Crystals:micro to 1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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