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

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DESCRIPTION:	No. 77493
Mineral:	Calcite with Duftite
Locality:	Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Duftite)
Description:	Cluster of many interconnected lustrous translucent white rhombohedral dolomite crystals to 12 mm with overgrowth in areas of lustrous transparent green duftite microcrystals and colorless transparent calcite microcrystals. The calcite fluoresces under UV illumination. Ex. Bob Parks collection; originally acquired in 1986 from Rocksmiths
Overall Size:	6x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:	micro to 12 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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