Mottramite
specimen number:
9851103
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Velvety olive green crystallized mottramite across both sides of this matrix. Some damage present as seen. On one side of the specimen the mottramite appears to be replacing, or at least coating, previous crystals of tennantite. Said to have been collected in the mid 1970s.
Size: 9.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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