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Defernite: Ca6(CO3)2-x(SiO4)x(OH)7(Cl,OH)1-2x (x=0,5)
Hematite: Fe2O3

Comments: Specular hematite rich with crystalline grains of reddish brown defernite.
Location: Kombat Mine, Kombat, Grootfontein District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia. Scale: 3.9 x 2.5 cm.
© John Veevaert

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Defernite: Ca6(CO3)2-x(SiO4)x(OH)7(Cl,OH)1-2x (x=0,5)
Vaterite: CaCO3
Manganite: MnO(OH)

Comments: Opaque white fibrous vaterite with red defernite and black manganite.
Location: Kombat Mine, Otavi, Otjozondjupa, Namibia. Scale: See Photo.
© Jeff Weissman / Photographic Guide to Mineral Species

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