Zincolivenite
specimen number:
4751010
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
A classic thumbnail for the locality, a beautiful lustrous spray of deep green crystals 1.1 cm across coming off matrix. This is in terrific condition all around. For many years these were referred to as adamite, they have since been shown to be the species zincolivenite. This is said to have possibly come from level 30 within the mine. Previously in the collection of Gunther Pietsch.
Size: 2.0 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm (thumbnail)
Collection: William Severance
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