MALACHITE with DUFTITE - Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

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ColorsGreen
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 3.0 x 1.8 cm
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Description
This miniature specimen from the world famous Tsumeb mine in Namibia presents an unusual combination of Malachite with Duftite. The Duftite is a vivid pale acid green colour and forms microcrystalline coatings on glossy, deep green acicular to bladed Malachite. A fun little specimen from Tsumeb.
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Tucson, Arizona, USA

Unknown previous owners

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