OLIVENITE with AZURITE on BAYLDONITE after MIMETITE

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia, Africa

Status

Available

Size

4 x 3.5 x 2.6 cm (Miniature)

Collection

ex. McAvoy Collection

Description

A druse of dark green lustrous prismatic Olivenite crystals to 6mm on Bayldonite pseudomorphs after Mimetite on an Anglesite matrix. Accompanying this most unusual specimen is a translucent Azurite crystal measuring 7mm. The Bayldonite pseudo crystals maintain the elongate, worm-like, shape of the Mimetite crystals, one measuring to 7mm long. A very special association specimen of Cu/As secondaries - typical of the upper levels of the mine.

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Owner

Kristalle and Crystal Classics