Dolomite Cast - NTS 062

Dolomite cast with sprinkling of minute duftite / mottramite aggregates

Measurements:  60 x 50 x 15 mm

Description:  A lovely dolomite cast with the underside of the specimen sprinkled with minute aggregates of either duftite or mottramite. When turned in light, a silvery shimmer can be seen.

The specimen has no notable damage.

Weight of Specimen:  21.8 g 

Chemical Composition:  CaMg(CO3)(dolomite)
                                       PbCu(VO4)(OH)  (mottramite)
                                       PbCu(AsO4)(OH)  (duftite)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (dolomite) 3.5-4
                                          (mottramite) 3 - 3.5
                                          (duftite) 4.5

Location:  Tsumeb, Northern Namibia.

Specimen Code:  NTS 062

US $ 85

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