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Willemite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
5.7 × 7.6 × 5.5 cm
Description

A nice cuprian willemite from the famous Tsumeb mine in Namibia! The blue willemite from Tsumeb is extremely rare and some of the finest in the world, making it highly sought after by collectors. This specimen features gemmy blue willemite stalactites growing on matrix. The color is electric blue. No significant damage to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Willemite

Formula: 
Zn2SiO4
Strunz: 
9.AA.05
Hardness: 
5.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Vieille Montagne (Altenberg; Kelmisberg), Moresnet, Kelmis, Plombières-Vieille Montagne District (Plombières-Altenberg), Verviers, Liège Province, Belgium
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