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Aragonite

Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
11.6 × 9.3 × 2.9 cm
Description

The aragonite crystals formed a "sun" - the crystals were growing in all directions. The contrast to greenish duftite is really very attractive. A more uncommon specimen from this famous classic locality. In fine condition damage-wise

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Aragonite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.15
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Gallo river, Molina de Aragón, Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain