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Manganoan Smithsonite & Pyrite

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Manganoan Smithsonite & Pyrite

Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
2 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm
Description

Pink manganoan smithsonite rhombs with pyrite on matrix

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Manganoan Smithsonite

Variety Of: 

Smithsonite

Formula: 
ZnCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5
Formula: 
(Mn,Co)CO3

Pyrite

Formula: 
FeS2
Strunz: 
2.EB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5