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Calcite on Heterogenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

 
Calcite on Heterogenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Calcite on Heterogenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Calcite on Heterogenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite on Heterogenite from Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 57658
Mineral:Calcite on Heterogenite
Locality:Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia
Description:Transparent rhombohedral colorless calcite crystals on a plate of calcite coated with brown-black heterogenite microcrystals. The calcite crystals have waxy luster, are internally flawless and fluoresce orange under SW UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x5x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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