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Descloizite & Calcite

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Descloizite & Calcite

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Description
Locality: 
Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.4 × 4.8 × 3 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.70cm
Description

Brown descloizite crystals on calcite crystals on matrix

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