Inside the Okoruso Fluorite Mine

Okoruso Flourite Mine
Outjiwarongo , Namibia

We stopped in Outjiwarongo and that town had a bad vibe . I wouldnt spend but a moment here ,
nothing longer than to fuel up .
We visited the Okoruso Fluorite mine . The company has a specimen shed and sells minerals that
the miners collect . The proceeds from these mineral sales goes into the miners entertainment fund
and purchases sports equipment and uniforms , and also toys for the miners children.

Background photo is the bench cut
high wall at the okoruso fluorite mine in
Outjiwarongo, Namibia. Specimen
pictures to be added later . I do have
some good Okoruso fluorite crystal
specimens for sale !

Go to the main DIG FOR CRYSTALS site

We stayed at the Outjibamba lodge in
Outjiwarongo. The hotel was very nice . Internet
was slow and you couldnt use your own laptop .
They allowed you ten minutes on the hotel
computer to check email . I was told they were
going to have a internet room with wireless soon.
Food service was typically slow as to be
expected. I dined on Ostrich which was tough .