Aragonite var. Lead Bearing -Tarnowitzite Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb Namibia 6cm AF07
Pearly white crystals (up to 2cm) of lead bearing Aragonite known as Tarnowitzite on a tan coloured matrix. This lead rich Aragonite is only found in a few localities such as Namibia and Morocco. The crystals have sharp edges and very well-shaped pyramidal termination faces. The luster is quite good for the crystals. Patches of green Duftite give some highlight to the matrix. The Tarnowitzite has white fluorescence under long wave UV light. A rare find from the famous Namibian locality the Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia. Included with the specimen is an older acrylic stand from a previous collector. Dimensions 6x3.5x2cm 38.3 grams. Specimen video click Aragonite var. Lead Bearing -Tarnowitzite Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb Namibia 6cm AF07 - YouTube
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