Tennantite Crystals with Dolomite

Tennantite Crystals with Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Sharp tetrahedral gray Tennantite crystals up to 17 mm on edge with bright white Dolomite crystals up to 5 mm in saddle-shaped aggregates. The Tennantite crystals are well crystallized with secondary edge faces on the large crystals. Has slight iridescence on several surfaces.

Locality

Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Dimensions

5 x 4 x 3 cm.


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