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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 38574
Mineral:Calcite with Hematite inclusions
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Lustrous rhombohedral calcite crystals with red-brown internal color due to microscopic hematite inclusions. Though two crystals are chipped this is a very attractive specimen from this closed mine.
Overall Size:9.5x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:2-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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