Mottramite on And Investing Calcite
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Lovely, well-formed dendritic Mottramite overlaying sharp rhombs of Dolomite and Smithsonite. A close-up of this specimen was in the MR's Tsumeb Issue, P. 78! A very aesthetic, and clearly important, piece. Purchased in 1978 from famed Tsumeb dealers, Miriam and Julius Zweibel.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite, Mottramite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
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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