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

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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite with Goethite inclusions from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 39094
Mineral:Calcite with Goethite inclusions
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Classic Tsumeb specimen of transparent-to-translucent colorless calcite crystals with flattened compound crystals composed of many rhombohedral crystals in parallel orientation (stacked appearance). Several corners have dark goethite inclusions. Ex. Frederick Pough (1906-2006)
Overall Size:9x6x4 cm
Crystals:2-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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