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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 81391
Mineral:Mimetite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Sparkling cluster of lustrous transparent yellow mimetite crystals completely covering one face of gray matrix. The mimetite crystals are slightly tapered elongated hexagonal prisms with six-sided pyramidal terminations. Ex. S. Kelland collection; acquired in 2003; ex. Betts #21714
Overall Size:5x3x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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