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Native Silver Psm Dolomite

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Native Silver Psm Dolomite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.3 × 1.1 × 0.8 cm
Description

Bright metallic native silver hollow pattern replacing calcite/dolomite? in chalcosine/quartz matrix. Lustrous crystallized silver inside the cavity.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Silver

Formula: 
Ag
Strunz: 
1.AA.05
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0

Dolomite

Formula: 
CaMg(CO3)2
Strunz: 
5.AB.10
Crystal System: 
Trigonal - Rhombohedral
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White