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Willemite on Dolomite

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Gemmy spheres of grey-blue Willemite generously populate this plate, which itelf is coated by flashy white Dolomite. The Willemite spheres, which range up to about 8 mm, have a sparkly and silky surface, and where you can see the spheres in cross-section, the crystal surfaces have superb luster. The Willemite has a nice fluorescence, bluish and yellow, depending on the wavelength, and part of the white layer underneath has a brilliant cherry-red fluorescence. An excellent specimen.

Product details

SpeciesDolomite, Willemite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.8 x 4.0 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Dolomite
Mineral guide
Learn about Dolomite
classic carbonate prized for sculptural rhombohedra, luster, and colors from snow-white to pink, including cobaltoan varieties; ideal for cabinets.
Dolomite
Regional guide
Dolomite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — a diverse carbonate with hollow casts, epimorphs, and color variety, prized for paragenesis, display, and collectibility.