Calcite Coating Mottramite Stalactite
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First-class combination piece of sharp, gemmy Calcite rhombs almost totally enclosing a Mottramite stalactite. The largest Calcite is over 2 cm, and the luster is excellent. What really makes this piece, though, it the tip of the Mottramite stalactite, which is exposed and draped with several small Calcite rhombs. The aesthetics of the piece, and especially the termination, are out of this world. This is also a unique style to Tsumeb.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite, Mottramite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.8 x 4.0 x 3.0 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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