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Descloizite

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Descloizite

With Antique Label

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.3 × 5 × 3.8 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.30cm
Description

A group of well defined descloizite crystals can be seen on the matrix.

Acquired in the mid 1940´s with original old label.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Descloizite

Formula: 
Pb(Zn,Cu)(VO4)(OH)
Strunz: 
8.BH.40
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Type Locality: 
Sierra de Córdoba, Punilla Department, Córdoba, Argentina