Mimetite with Calcite
specimen number:
8691273
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Pale yellow crystal groupings of mimetite measuring to 0.7 cm in diameter scattered nicely across the top of this rhombohedral white calcite crystal matrix. There are also prismatic crystals of mimetite present. In good condition and interesting with the two different generations of crystallization.
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