Tennantite after Enargite with Serpierite
specimen number:
4301020
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Outstanding example for this classic Tsumeb material, a loose grouping of what were once most likely enargite crystals now completely replaced by tennantite. Very minor blue serpierite scattered throughout. These are often mislabeled as being after azurite. This one is super.
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