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MD-213058
Dolomite (Var: Zincian Dolomite), Dolomite
Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia
Miniature, 4.7 x 4.1 x 2.3 cm
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Rare, pearlescent, two-toned, white with glassy, colorless edges, hexagonal, nail-head, zincian dolomite crystals to 1.8 cm are beautifully scattered on matrix crust covered with sugary, sparkly, very pastel-pink/flesh-colored dolomite. This fine specimen is from the Tsumeb Mine. The zincian dolomite crystals are often confused with tarnowitzite or plumboan aragonite, but as you can see they have a really distinct habit. Ex. Rob Smith Collection.