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Calcite, Dioptase, Hematite

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Alexander Schauss
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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.

Product details

Species
Calcite, Dioptase, HematiteAbout Calcite →
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 125

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Tsumeb geologist)Not disclosed
—John Innes (1948-1993Not disclosed
—Blair (1950-1994) and Robyn GartrellNot disclosed
—Jim (1936-2002) and Dawn MinetteNot disclosed
—Dave BunkNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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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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