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Mottramite

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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.

Product details

SpeciesMottramite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on02/17/2025
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2025Unknown Owner$75.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Mottramite
Mineral guide
Learn about Mottramite
vivid green to olive botryoidal coatings and striking luster; a popular vanadate prized for color, texture, and key localities.
Mottramite
Regional guide
Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia - mossy, dendritic green masses on calcite, a rare vanadate formed in a supergene deposit; prized for texture and contrast.