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Biehlite : ((Sb,As)O)2[MoO4]

Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia

A fantastic example of this rare Tsumeb molybdate species, measuring approximately 1cm x 1cm x .5cm. This dense, and impressively sized specimen exhibits a spectacular display of fine, lustrous fibers jutting out wildly in all directions.
 © Jasun McAvoyPhoto ID: 107753    View Count: 130

Multiple photos availableBiehlite : ((Sb,As)O)2[MoO4], Anglesite : PbSO4

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

A rare thumbnail of Biehlite, an Mo-Sb mineral from Tsumeb. The Biehlite forms a large tuft of fine hair-like crystals. The crystals are greyish white. Some of the 'hairs' appear fibrous, and measure up to over 2cm in length. The Biehlite is growing from a base of white Anglesite. ** Please note we will not post this specimen due to its fragility, ...
 © Kristalle and CrysPhoto ID: 106085    View Count: 310

Biehlite : ((Sb,As)O)2[MoO4]

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

White fibrous crystals of biehlite. Picture size 8 mm. Photographer and collection Thomas Witzke.
 © Thomas WitzkePhoto ID: 7998    View Count: 807

Biehlite : ((Sb,As)O)2[MoO4]

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

Acicular needles of biehlite on anglesite. Field of view, 8mm x 8mm. Brent Thorne specimen and photograph.
 © Brent Thorne 2007Photo ID: 92270    View Count: 165

Multiple photos availableBiehlite : ((Sb,As)O)2[MoO4], Anglesite : PbSO4

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

A very rare Antimony molybdate - we have only ever seen a handful of these specimens; white acicular hair-like crystals of Biehlite protrude from a matrix of white compact Anglesite, including a 3mm tuft of crystals.

Size: 20mm x 30mm x 10mm
 © Kristalle and CrysPhoto ID: 106166    View Count: 147

Biehlite : ((Sb,As)O)2[MoO4]

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

A 1 cm aggregate of Biehlite crystals from the type locality at Tsumeb, Namibia. Specimen and photo: Knut Eldjarn.
 © Knut EldjarnPhoto ID: 94253    View Count: 142

Biehlite : ((Sb,As)O)2[MoO4], Anglesite : PbSO4

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

A 4mm crystal of Anglesite rests in a bed of Biehlite fibers. Ex Clive Quiet. Michael Cline specimen and photograph.
 © Michael ClinePhoto ID: 102153    View Count: 127

Biehlite : ((Sb,As)O)2[MoO4]

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

White fibrous aggregate up to 7 mm, very rare. In my personal Tsumeb suite. Photo Simone Citon.
 © Simone CitonPhoto ID: 186498    View Count: 76

Biehlite : ((Sb,As)O)2[MoO4]

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

Width of field 2.5 mm. Collection of Jesse Crawford. Compositing software: CombineZP. Equipment: Nikon D-100 digital camera on a homemade microscope.
 © 2008 Jesse CrawfordPhoto ID: 190751    View Count: 51
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