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Dolomite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Dolomite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dolomite over Calcite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 69824
Mineral:Dolomite over Calcite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous white dolomite crystals to 1 mm in several thin successive layers overgrown on tapered hexagonal calcite crystals to 16 mm with rhombic terminations. The surfaces are composed of parallel dolomite microcrystals that give them a satin luster.
Overall Size:8.5x5x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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