Mimetite crystals on Dolomite from Tsumeb mine Namibia

From: Tsumeb - Namibia

Item added: Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:11:59 GMT

On dolomite matrix is pale yellow small cauliflower-like mimetite crystals to 5mm with a sparkly lustre. The dolomite matrix has a coppery sound to it and the powdery dark brown orange mineral is probably Tsumcorite (not analysed) and under magnification can see some dark brown copper. The base side has a few botryoidal opaque dolomites.

Weight: 31g

Dimensions: 63 x 30 x 13
(Width x Height x Depth, all in millimeters)