Aragonite (var. Igloit now discredited) Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 7.2x5.2x4.6cm
Mineral: Aragonite var. Igloit now discredited
Locality: Tsumeb Mine Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region Namibia
Description: This is a very fun specimen. A lovely apple green spray of included aragonite crystals from the Kay Robertson collection. According to Dana 6th, 281 (1892) Igloit was a variety of blue green aragonite. This has now since been discredited as a unique mineral species and the name is no longer used. It is unknown what inclusion is the cause of the color in this particular aragonite.
Please feel free to contact me for more photos or videos of the specimen.
Size: 7.2x5.2x4.6cm
Mineral: Aragonite var. Igloit now discredited
Locality: Tsumeb Mine Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region Namibia
Description: This is a very fun specimen. A lovely apple green spray of included aragonite crystals from the Kay Robertson collection. According to Dana 6th, 281 (1892) Igloit was a variety of blue green aragonite. This has now since been discredited as a unique mineral species and the name is no longer used. It is unknown what inclusion is the cause of the color in this particular aragonite.
Please feel free to contact me for more photos or videos of the specimen.
Size: 7.2x5.2x4.6cm
Mineral: Aragonite var. Igloit now discredited
Locality: Tsumeb Mine Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region Namibia
Description: This is a very fun specimen. A lovely apple green spray of included aragonite crystals from the Kay Robertson collection. According to Dana 6th, 281 (1892) Igloit was a variety of blue green aragonite. This has now since been discredited as a unique mineral species and the name is no longer used. It is unknown what inclusion is the cause of the color in this particular aragonite.
Please feel free to contact me for more photos or videos of the specimen.
