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Dolomite (Var: Zincian Dolomite), Dolomite

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A rare and fine cabinet combination specimen from the Tsumeb Mine. Rare, two-toned, hexagonal zincian dolomite crystals to 1.6 cm are beautifully scattered on matrix covered with very pastel-pink/flesh-colored dolomite rhombs. Additionally, there are two, diverging, horn-like, hollow dolomite stalactites and the complimentary green mottramite. The zincian dolomite crystals are often confused with tarnowitzite or plumboan aragonite but as you can see they have a really distinct habit. Ex. Rob Smith Collection.

Product details

SpeciesDolomite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.3 x 7.3 x 4.5 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.