Barite

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. Barites were never common. Here we have a lovely miniature that, despite some damage, has many complete crystals up to .5cm.  Ex Ben Chomiak collection.

Locality: Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Tsumeb Namibia

Composition: barium sulfate