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mineraliety: Smoky Amethyst with Hematite from Namibia through…
mineraliety: Smoky Amethyst with Hematite from Namibia through @skyward_eye///// www.instagram.com/mineraliety mineralia
mineralists:Amethyst crystals on matrixGoboboseb Mts, Namibia
mineralists: Amethyst crystals on matrixGoboboseb Mts, Namibia Geology Nerd
Superb crystals of Gartrellite on Carminite From Namibia
GartrelliteFormula: Pb(Cu,Fe3+,Zn)2(AsO4,SO4)2 · 2(H2O,OH)System: TriclinicColour: Greenish yellowLustre: EarthyHardness: 4½ Strengite Formula: FePO4 · 2H2O System: Orthorhombic Colour: Purple, violet, pink, … Hardness: 3½ – 4 From: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia Credit: Christian Rewitzer FMF Geology IN
rockon-ro: SODALITE (Na-Al Silicate Chloride) from Namibia,…
rockon-ro: SODALITE (Na-Al Silicate Chloride) from Namibia, Africa. Deep blue massive sodalite with white bands of calcite. Geology Nerd
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hematitehearts: Dioptase? Locality: Kaokoveld, Namibia
hematitehearts: Dioptase? Locality: Kaokoveld, Namibia Geology Nerd
mineralists: Amethyst crystals on matrixGoboboseb Mts, Namibia
mineralists: Amethyst crystals on matrixGoboboseb Mts, Namibia Geology Nerd
Re: My recent trip to Namibia.
Hi Matt, I understand that apatite is not a rare mineral from the Erongo region. However, I have never encountered it on my buying trips. It is indeed a strange banding. Unfortunately my knowledge is far to poor to answer … Continue reading
Re: My recent trip to Namibia.
Hi Pierre, Thanks for your interesting trip report. The black unidentified crystal inclusions in the quartz crystal you asked about appear to be hematite crystals. Inclusions in quartz are one of my favorites. Thanks, Cliff FMF – Friends of Minerals … Continue reading
structureminerals: Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia coming to…
structureminerals: Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia coming to the shop tomorrow along with many other new listings StructureMinerals.com mineralia
Re: My recent trip to Namibia.
Thanks Pierre for your report on your field trip to Namibia, it looks an interesting Country. The photo’s are great and I really like your last three large quartz specimens and the andradite garnet also. Best regards, Mike 🙂 FMF … Continue reading