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Mottramite & Calcite

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Mottramite & Calcite

ex Reinheim, Odenwald mineral show
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
3.9 × 5.8 × 2.7 cm
Description

Nice small brownish crystals of mottramite. Because the structure and the color is inimitalbe, is an analysis not necessary. The color is visible under microscope.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Mottramite

Formula: 
PbCu(VO4)(OH)
Strunz: 
8.BH.40
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Type Locality: 
Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, England, UK

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White