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Germanite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 2.5 × 2.2 cm
Description

The renowed tsumeb mine is the type locality for this rare Ge-Sulfosalt. This is a massive specimen of germanite-rich or from the lowest and last oxidation zones of this famous mine. The specimen has a shiny metallic luster and shows partly iridiscent layer. An excellent small miniature of this exceptional rare mineral, complete all around.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Germanite

Formula: 
Cu13Fe2Ge2S16
Strunz: 
2.CB.30
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
4.0
Type Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region (Oshikoto), Namibia