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Multiple photos availableAragonite (Var: Plumboan Aragonite) : CaCO3

Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia

Lustrous pearly white Tarnowitzite crystals to 25m in length forming a pretty display specimen ideal for small cabinet display.

Size: 50mm x 70mm x 40mm
 © Crystal ClassicsPhoto ID: 69021    View Count: 424

Aragonite : CaCO3

Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia

Tiny sprays of [originally uploaded as schaurteite, but most probably aragonite; analytical evidence needed, see http://www.mindat.org/mesg-7-50534.html]. FOV 1.5mm. JBS specimen and photo.
 © JBS 2006Photo ID: 79350    View Count: 259

Aragonite (Var: Plumboan Aragonite) : CaCO3

Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia

A stellar example of this lead-rich aragonite species, with exquisite symmetry! 8 x 6 x 6 cm

 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 18558    View Count: 411

Aragonite (Var: Plumboan Aragonite) : CaCO3

Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia

Another stellar example of this lead-rich aragonite species, with equally elegant symmetry ! PERFECT FLOATER! It was found with a miner by Don Olson, in Tsumeb in 2000 8 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm

 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 18559    View Count: 371

Multiple photos availableAragonite (Var: Plumboan Aragonite) : CaCO3

Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia

Field of view 22 mm. Collection M. Kampf No 99-002.
 © 2006 M. KampfPhoto ID: 50375    View Count: 273

Multiple photos availableAragonite (Var: Plumboan Aragonite) : CaCO3, Aragonite (Var: Zincian Aragonite) : (Ca,Zn)[CO3]

Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia

3.1 x 1.8 x 1.2 cm. A RARE, SUPERB and CUTE Tsumeb aragonite varietal combination toenail. Glassy, colorless to white, pseudohexagonal pyramidal aragonite variety tarnowitzite crystals cap a divergent spray of lustrous, translucent, yellowish-tan aragonite variety nicholsonite crystals. Tarnowitzite is lead-rich aragonite and nicholsonite is ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 133545    View Count: 102

Aragonite (Var: Plumboan Aragonite) : CaCO3

Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia

Field of view 22 mm. Collection M. Kampf No 84-019.
 © 2005 M. KampfPhoto ID: 34708    View Count: 356

Aragonite (Var: Plumboan Aragonite) : CaCO3

Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia

A great display specimen of 'Tarnowitzite' (Lead rich Aragonite) from the classic location Tsumeb with radiating prismatic hexagonal crystals, the longest measuring nearly 3cm in length. The crystals are opaque white to pale brown colour with good lustre.

Size: 64mm x 65mm x 35mm
 © Kristalle and CrysPhoto ID: 74199    View Count: 197

Multiple photos availableAragonite (Var: Plumboan Aragonite) : CaCO3

Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia

Multiple elongate crystals of lead-rich Aragonite also known as 'Tarnowitzite'. The crystals exhibit good lustre with well formed terminations measuring 1.5cm in length and up to 7mm in width. The crystals form a aesthetic spray-like cluster atop the matrix. Fine display specimen.

Size: 40mm x 60mm x 35mm
 © Kristalle and CrysPhoto ID: 106118    View Count: 112

Aragonite (Var: Plumboan Aragonite) : CaCO3

Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia

5.2 x 4.5 x 3.3 cm. A gorgeous and aesthetic complete all-around cluster of sharp aragonite variety tarnowitzite crystals jauntily perched on matrix from Tsumeb.
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 119369    View Count: 97
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