Azurite with Cerussite

Dating back to the 1956-57 time period, this specimen came to light while work was being completed on the DeWet shaft. Mining had reached around the 20th level. The Azurites predominantly came from the first oxidation zone around the 7-10 level. This specimen has three bisecting crystals surrounded by crude Cerussites. Surficial altering to Malachite in some areas. Ex Ben Chomiak.

Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Tsumeb Namibia

Composition: copper carbonate