Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

Type Location

4.8 x 3.7 x 2.7 cm
1.9 x 1.5 x 1.1 in

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Ex. E. Morales from The Silver Pick, Tucson, 1980

AS

Sparkly microcrystals of olive colored Duftite on rhombic white colored Calcite crystals. This is a classic Tsumeb specimen. There is no Duftite present on some of the faces of some of the Calcite crystals with all such surfaces facing the same direction. On these faces where no Duftite is present, the Calcite is very smooth with a very high luster.

Condition: Good

Flaws: There is some minor damage on a few of the corners and edges which exposes the white colored Calcite underneath the Duftite.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Africa | Calcite | Minerals Priced Between 100 and 199 Dollars