Calcite with Hematite
specimen number:
4272444
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
A beautiful specimen showing glassy colorless rhombohedral mostly transparent crystals of calcite measuring to 2.2 cm in size, these on a brick red bladed calcite crystal matrix. The red color due to hematite. Micro-chipping present but very minimal, this piece is in good condition. Great color contrast on this.
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