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Azurite with Cerussite and Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

 
Azurite with Cerussite and Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Azurite with Cerussite and Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Azurite with Cerussite and Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Azurite with Cerussite and Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Azurite with Cerussite and Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Azurite with Cerussite and Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Azurite with Cerussite and Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Azurite with Cerussite and Duftite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 72279
Mineral:Azurite with Cerussite and Duftite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:Sparkling cluster of lustrous transparent deep-blue bladed azurite crystals to 2 mm on greenish matrix with green duftite microcrystals. Several transparent colorless cerussite crystals to 7 mm with azurite inclusions are scattered throughout. Ex. G. McLoughlin collection
Overall Size:8x8x3.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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