Stolzite from Tsumeb.
January 1, 1982
The world's largest known crystal of stolzite (1.3 X 1.3 X 2.5 cm) is described. It is associated with tennantite and quartz, and is from the Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Namibia. Forms present include (001), (111), (101), (122), and (212). Spectrographic analyses indicate a nearly end-member composition with Mo, Fe, Ba, Ca, and Mn present in trace amounts only. This stolzite fluoresces lemon- yellow and red in shortwave and longwave UV light, respectively.-G.W.R.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Title | Stolzite from Tsumeb. |
| Authors | E. E. Foord, N. M. Conklin |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Mineralogical Record |
| Index ID | 70011705 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |