Okandawasi
Located about 10 km SW of Omaue.
Known for excellent shattuckite specimens.
The local Herero language name is "Okandawasi". The prolific mine is also known under the erroneous name "Kaokoveld mine".
Note: according to Niedermayr et al. (2008), "Otjikotu" is a name apparently used for Kandesei by American dealers.
References
- Niedermayr, G., Schnaitmann, E. A., Brandstätter, F. (2008): Das Dioptas-Shattuckit-Vorkommen Kandesei im Kakokoland [sic]. Mineralien-Welt 19, 76-93 (in German).
- Schnaitmann, E. A. & Jahn, S. (2010): Mineralien aus Schürfen im Kaokoveld, Namibia. Mineralien-Welt 21 (2), 78-90.
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