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Keyite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Micromount (under 1cm)
Size: 
0.8 × 0.6 × 0.3 cm
Description

Dark blue keyite associated with Zincolivenite on chalcocite matrix. Ex W. Pinch specimen and collection. Comes with the original W. Pinch label. 

Rare mineral!

Mineral Data
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Keyite

Formula: 
Cu2+3Zn4Cd2(AsO4)6·2H2O
Strunz: 
8.CA.50
Hardness: 
0.0
Colour: 
blue
Type Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region (Oshikoto), Namibia