Calcite with Mottramite
specimen number:
4272441
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Glassy colorless rhombohedral crystal groupings of calcite to 1.6 cm in size nice across this matrix with minor mottramite. A previous label states that this is with smithsonite, I think it is just crystallized calcite or dolomite. This is in really good condition all around.
Size: 12.5 x 7.0 x 2.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Scott Maylen
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