Goethite, Smithsonite, Chrysocolla

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Goethite, Smithsonite, Chrysocolla
Goethite, Smithsonite, Chrysocolla
Goethite, Smithsonite, Chrysocolla
Goethite, Smithsonite, Chrysocolla
Goethite, Smithsonite, Chrysocolla

Minerals

Goethite,Smithsonite,Chrysocolla

Locality

Rosh Pinah Mine- Rosh Pinah, Oranjemund Constituency, ǁKaras Region, Namibia

Other Names

针铁矿, 菱锌矿, 硅孔雀石

Description

The matrix has a flat surface on a lamellar sequence of country rock sediments and smithsonite with goethite. The botryoidal limonite coloured smithsonite was deposited on matrix, having a rich yellow ochre colour. Then there was a deposit of turquoise green chrysocolla which was followed by a deposit of charcoal goethite.

Detail

Size:6.9x3.5x2cm
Weight:72.19 g
Number:NAMI-011 (7FF8-2024KGQ9)