DESCRIPTION: | No. 72196
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Mineral: | Willemite with Aurichalcite
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Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
Description: | Lustrous translucent green willemite crystals to 3 mm over blue-green aurichalcite microcrystals on dark matrix. The willemite crystals are easily mistaken for smithsonite, but there is no response to HCL and they fluoresce white under SW UV. Collected ca. 1980 |
Overall Size: | 20x20x20 mm |
Crystals: | micro to 3 mm |
Status: | Sold - Posted here for reference only |
Buy similar: | Minerals from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia > Mica & other Silicates |