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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 23175
Mineral:Calcite with Limonite inclusions
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Many lustrous crystals of translucent calcite with inclusions of red-brown limonite. The calcite crystals are rhombohedral form and have scattered green microcrystals of duftite on the surface.
Overall Size:9x5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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