Aragonite var. Nicholsonite

Aragonite var. Nicholsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Namibia

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

White crystals of Nicholsonite, a zinc-rich variety of Aragonite. The crystals have a triangular cross section and surfaces composed of many minute crystal faces in parallel orientation. Ex. Dr. N. Luppescu.

Locality

Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Namibia

Dimensions

8 x 5 x 4 cm.


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