Calcite, Cuprite (Var: Chalcotrichite)
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One of two thumbnails of a set Charlie had, this is intense red-orange calcite colored so by minute inclusions of chalcotrichite. This is a very rare and desirable habit for the locality, and this is overall a fine, showy thumbnail specimen. Ex. Charlie Key.
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SpeciesCalcite, Cuprite, Chalcotrichite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.8 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Seeis, Onganja Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | 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.Regional guide
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