Goethite after Tennantite
specimen number:
4451163
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
A neat and interesting specimen showing sharp crystals of what were once tennantite measuring to 2.5 cm in size, these now replaced by goethite. Previous label erroneously calls this jarosite. This is in very good condition.
Size: 9.5 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
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