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Calcite, Descloizite


Calcite : CaCO3, Descloizite : Pb(Zn,Cu)[OH|VO4]

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Locality: Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia
An extremely rare combination of fan shaped gemmy calcite crystals on a descloizite covered matrix. Minor iron oxide coloration on one calcite crystal. 3cm X 3cm X 1.5cm. Ex Johann Viljoen.

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