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Calcite

Unknown Owner
A large, spectacular calcite specimen out of the collection of Willy Israel, from the Tsumeb Mine, which turned out calcites in an amazing array of beautiful forms, but rarely as a ball like this. The ball is actually made up of dozens of densely intergrown, individual crystals. The label accompanying the piece shows Willy Israel to have purchased it from dealer of African minerals C.S. Queit 23 years ago.

Product details

Species
CalciteAbout Calcite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.9 x 8.9 x 8.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Tsumeb
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