Detailed information
Species
Duftite, Olivenite
Dimensions
62 x 39 x 30
mm
Locality
Tsumeb Mine Otjikoto Region Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
Stubby, mid leaf to dark olive-green colour zoned Olivenite crystals of 2 to 3 mm line a 3 x 1.5 cm vug in a mixed arsenate and carbonate matrix from the Tsumeb mine. The vuggy granular matrix is pervaded with smaller vugs rich in Olivenite, bright nickel green Duftite, Malachite and likely Conichalcite and Arsentsumebite. A rich and interesting Tsumeb Olivenite.