Aragonite
specimen number:
1612020
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Lustrous prismatic crystals of aragonite, this is the lead rich variety known as tarnowitzite, measuring to just under 1.0 cm in height coming off matrix. This is in great condition. Intensely fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.
Size: 4.5 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
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