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Mottramite

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From the Tsumeb collection of Rob Smith, a thin, hollow cast (perimorph) of moss-green mottramite that formed over crystals of calcite. Now the calcite is all etched away, leaving just the delicate shell of mottramite, retaining the form of the calcite crystals that once were underneath!

Product details

SpeciesMottramite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.6 x 4.9 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mottramite
Mineral guide
Learn about Mottramite
vivid green to olive botryoidal coatings and striking luster; a popular vanadate prized for color, texture, and key localities.
Mottramite
Regional guide
Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia - mossy, dendritic green masses on calcite, a rare vanadate formed in a supergene deposit; prized for texture and contrast.