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Gerdtremmelite

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Gerdtremmelite

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Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Size Range: 
Micromount (under 1cm)
Size: 
0.4 × 0.2 × 0.2 cm
Description

Extremely rare mineral from Tsumeb !. The mineral, that is only known from this locality worldwide, was labeled as "RRR: extremely rare: single occurrence with less than 10 specimens known" and "brown aggregates of minute crystals on the type specimen" in G.Gebhard book Tsumeb II. This sample was in his collection and part of the type specimen, as demonstrated in the label enclosed. Second oxidation zone. Don't miss to get such a rarity. Note.- Shipping costs are intended for Certified Mail. If you prefer the cheaper ordinary mail, please ask.

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Gerdtremmelite

Formula: 
(Zn,Fe)(Al,Fe)2(AsO4)(OH)5
Strunz: 
8.BE.40
Hardness: 
0.0
Type Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region (Oshikoto), Namibia
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