$450Median
2872Sold (12 mo)
$60Last sale
Calcite, Dioptase, Hematite
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Calcite with dioptase and hematite inclusions, 2.5 cm, from the 30-foot level, S110 Stope, Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto Region, Namibia. Ex Dave Bunk, ex Jim (1936-2002) and Dawn Minette, ex Blair (1950-1994) and Robyn Gartrell, ex John Innes (1948-1993, Tsumeb geologist) collection, found in 1979. Part of the 1999 McDole Trophy winning display, and part of the 2010 Desautels Award winning display. Illustrated in Mineral Collections in Arizona-I (2013), and in Minerals: The Collectors Newspaper (2014). Jeff Scovil photo.
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Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Tsumeb geologist) | Not disclosed |
| — | John Innes (1948-1993 | Not disclosed |
| — | Blair (1950-1994) | Not disclosed |
| — | Jim Minette | Not disclosed |
| — | Dave Bunk Minerals | Not disclosed |
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
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