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Calcite with phantom inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Calcite with phantom inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Calcite with phantom inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 15858
Mineral:Calcite with phantom inclusions
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Transparent, colorless, rhombic calcite crystals up to 10 mm in small cluster without matrix. Inside the calcite are bright red (hematite?) phantoms showing a different (hexagonal) crystal form. Ex. M. Sussman collection
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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