| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Calcite with Hematite inclusions |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 64335 |
| Mineral: | Calcite with Hematite inclusions |
| Locality: | Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia |
| Description: | Lustrous translucent red-brown calcite crystals on white calcite. The red-brown color is caused by microscopic hematite inclusions in the outer layers of the calcite. The calcite crystals are flattened rhombohedral form with serrated edge faces. |
| Overall Size: | 8.5x7x5 cm |
| Crystals: | 25-34 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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