Calcite, Dioptase, Malachite

Specimen ID: M5W-LPY

Mineral(s)
Calcite : CaCO3
Dioptase : CuSiO3·H2O
Malachite : Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
Locality
As recorded:
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
5.6cm x 3.7cm x 3.4cm
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A very unusual cluster of first generation scalenohedral calcites with a second generation of nearly tabular clear overgrowths creating phantoms. The back of the specimen is coated with small malachite sprays and dioptase.
Geoffrey Krasnov - 23rd February 2014

Photo added to mindat.org

A very unusual cluster of first generation scalenohedral calcites with a second generation of nearly tabular clear overgrowths creating phantoms. The back of the specimen is coated with small malachite sprays and dioptase.
Geoffrey Krasnov - 23rd February 2014

Photo added to mindat.org

A very unusual cluster of first generation scalenohedral calcites with a second generation of nearly tabular clear overgrowths creating phantoms. The back of the specimen is coated with small malachite sprays and dioptase.
Geoffrey Krasnov - 23rd February 2014
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