Calcite with Mottramite, Hematite
specimen number:
4272870
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Very attractive flattened rhombohedral crystals of pinkish red calcite measuring to 1.3 cm in size covering the top of this matrix with green mottramite. The red color due to hematite. This is in good condition as seen, with very slight and tiny micro-chipping present. The specimen comes with an antique label.
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