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Mimetite with Tsumcorite (Type Locality)

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A well formed, lustrous crystal of ivory-colored Mimetite, 2.3 cm in length, lies adjacent to an ocherous matrix of Tsumcorite, a rare, lead, zinc, iron arsenate. Tsumeb is the TYPE LOCALITY for Tsumcorite. A photo of this specimen may be seen on page 46 in 'Minerals of Namibia', by Shields and Frances Flynn.

Product details

SpeciesMimetite, Tsumcorite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.3 x 1.9 x 1.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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