Beudantite, Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 5.4x3.7x3.4cm
Mineral: Beudantite
Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Description: Beudantite is not a common species. It is a secondary mineral with lead, iron, arsenate, sulfate with the formula PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6. This particular specimen is quite nice because of the alternating gold and brown colored faces. The largest crystal is approximately 0.4cm. That is a pretty respectable size for the species. A great example of another rare mineral from the famed Tsumeb Mine.
Ex. Chris Amo, Kimball Goddard
ID: 2023014
Size: 5.4x3.7x3.4cm
Mineral: Beudantite
Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Description: Beudantite is not a common species. It is a secondary mineral with lead, iron, arsenate, sulfate with the formula PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6. This particular specimen is quite nice because of the alternating gold and brown colored faces. The largest crystal is approximately 0.4cm. That is a pretty respectable size for the species. A great example of another rare mineral from the famed Tsumeb Mine.
Ex. Chris Amo, Kimball Goddard
ID: 2023014
Size: 5.4x3.7x3.4cm
Mineral: Beudantite
Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Description: Beudantite is not a common species. It is a secondary mineral with lead, iron, arsenate, sulfate with the formula PbFe3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6. This particular specimen is quite nice because of the alternating gold and brown colored faces. The largest crystal is approximately 0.4cm. That is a pretty respectable size for the species. A great example of another rare mineral from the famed Tsumeb Mine.
Ex. Chris Amo, Kimball Goddard
ID: 2023014
