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Otavite

Rare Mineral - Type Locality
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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.7 × 1.1 × 1.1 cm
Description

Numerous of tiny, white and pearly lustrous crystals of otavite from the trype locality. This material is analyzed and the piece is richly covered with this rare species. A good opportunity to get hold of such a sought after item.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Otavite

Formula: 
CdCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region (Oshikoto), Namibia
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