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Descloizite

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Descloizite

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Description
Locality: 
Olifantsfontein Mine, Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.6 × 6.2 × 4.1 cm
Description

A very old (label from 1961) specimen from this famous classic locality. The crystals and the overall-dimension is very good for the locality. The assemble is very tridimensional and aesthetic, crystals are all glossy. The specimen is developed as floater, you can show both sides as display-side. No significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
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Descloizite

Formula: 
Pb(Zn,Cu)(VO4)(OH)
Strunz: 
8.BH.40
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Type Locality: 
Sierra de Córdoba, Punilla Department, Córdoba, Argentina