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Betpakdalite


Betpakdalite : {Mg(H2O)6}Ca2(H2O)13[Mo6+8As5+2Fe3+3O36(OH)](H2O)4

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Locality: Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia
5.9 x 2.7 x 1.8 cm. This extremely rare arsenate shows bright yellow thin crusts and a superb complete sphere measuring almost 2 mm (atop-center), all of which contrast nicely with the dark gray metallic matrix. Ex. Willy Israel Collection.


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