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

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

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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite with internal phantom zones from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 43242
Mineral:Calcite with internal phantom zones
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Translucent rhombohedral brown calcite crystals with glassy crystal faces and internal phantom-growth zones of darker color. The calcite crystals are exceptionally clean and well crystallized.
Overall Size:7.5x6x4 cm
Crystals:10-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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