Magnesite
Introduction: Magnesite is mined for magnesium and some large crystals have been found in Namibia. The Greek words magnesia lithos mean 'magnesian stone', an ore once mined on the coast of ancient Greece.
Distribution: Found in the Windhoek and Rehoboth Districts
Composition: Carbonate
Crystal system: Crystal system
Lustre: Dull, vitreous
Streak: White
Hardness: 3.75-4
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