Mottramite
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Tucson, Arizona, USAMottramite was the first species I ever encountered from Tsumeb and so remains one of my favourite minerals from this world-famous mine. This small miniature is interesting alone for its high density, a property readily appreciated as soon as it is handled. The specimen is composed entirely of Mottramite, an anhydrous vanadate hydroxide forming coliform mounds and fronds, rising vertically from a flat base. Characteristic of certain habits of Mottramite at Tsumeb, undulating folds ripple across the mounds, delineating individual Mottramite crystals. The overall colour is of darkish forest green with a rusty speckled dusting, and from the opposite direction, a preferential layer of much brighter, limey-pistachio green highlights this delightful specimen. I should add that the Tsumeb mine is in Namibia, but suspect everyone reading this already knows!
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Species
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 4.5 x 2.4 cm
Listed on12/02/2024
Locality
SKUCC32539
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Learn about Mottramite
vivid green to olive botryoidal coatings and striking luster; a popular vanadate prized for color, texture, and key localities.
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