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Descloizite

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Descloizite

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Description
Locality: 
Berg Aukas, Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.6 × 6.2 × 5.3 cm
Description

A super specimen with relatively stout,  spear-point bladed crystals of Descloizite from what is arguably the best locality for the species in the world. The dark brown, lucent crystals have stepped faces and sharp, bevelled edges with a shiny metallic luster. It displays very well from two sides and has only minor imperfection.

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
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