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Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 73906
Mineral:Mimetite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Double-sided cluster of lustrous translucent yellow mimetite crystals with microscopic brown unidentified mineral (or remnants of gossan) in crevices. The mimetite crystals are elongated tapered hexagonal form with pyramidal terminations.
Overall Size:38x29x15 mm
Crystals:micro to 7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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