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Leiteite from Tsumeb Mine, 3rd Oxide Zone, Level 44, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Leiteite)

 
Leiteite from Tsumeb Mine, 3rd Oxide Zone, Level 44, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Leiteite)

Leiteite from Tsumeb Mine, 3rd Oxide Zone, Level 44, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Leiteite)

Leiteite from Tsumeb Mine, 3rd Oxide Zone, Level 44, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Leiteite)

Leiteite from Tsumeb Mine, 3rd Oxide Zone, Level 44, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Leiteite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 78722
Mineral:Leiteite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, 3rd Oxide Zone, Level 44, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia (Type Locality for Leiteite)
Description:Lustrous translucent foliated silvery mica-like leiteite crystals with no matrix attached. The leiteite crystals are naturally curved due to post-crystallization deformation. Large leiteite crystals like this are now difficult to obtain. Ex. E. J. Immelman collection, originally acquired from Pieters in 1992
Overall Size:53x15x9 mm
Crystals:53 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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