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.
Specimen Grade B
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