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Zincolivenite (formerly Adamite var. Cuproadamite) from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:	No. 90220
Mineral:	Zincolivenite (formerly Adamite var. Cuproadamite)
Locality:	Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:	Lustrous transparent vivid-green zincolivenite crystals, the new (2005) orthorhombic middle-member species between adamite and olivenite that used to labeled as cuproadamite or copper-rich adamite, lining an irregular cavity in brown matrix. Ex. Jack Nieburger (1936-2023) collection #3072; acquired in 1990 from Clive Queit; ex. John P. Gliddon collection #1069
Overall Size:	6x4.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:	0.5-3.0 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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