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Ludlockite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Ludlockite)

 
Ludlockite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Ludlockite)

Ludlockite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Ludlockite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 69208
Mineral:Ludlockite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Ludlockite)
Description:Fibrous translucent orange-brown ludlockite crystals in a 35 mm circular display case for protection and easy handling. Ludlockite is a rare lead-iron arsenate and specimens are now difficult to obtain because of decline of Tsumeb Mine production. Ex. Georg Gebhard (author of Tsumeb I and II)
Overall Size:35 mm case
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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