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Descloizite On Calcite

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Descloizite On Calcite

Ex J & S Mommers Collection

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Description
Locality: 
Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
2.6 × 4.1 × 4 cm
Description

Lusterous black bladed crystals of desclosite are sharply contrasted by the bed of druzy white calcite crystals upon which they have grown

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

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

Calcite

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