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Whewellite

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Whewellite is a relatively rare organic mineral, a hydrated calcium oxalate. This is a near-perfect, off-matrix, translucent to semi-transparent milky-white crystal with a pearly lustre. Some faces display detailed growth patterns. An excellent crystal and example of this chemically unusual species from Schacht 38 Mine in the Schlema-Hartenstein District of Erzgebirge, Saxony.

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SpeciesWhewellite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.3 x 2.6 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityGermany, Saxony, Schlema-Hartenstein mining district
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Whewellite
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Whewellite from Schlema-Hartenstein mining district
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Locality guide
Schlema-Hartenstein mining district
A collector's guide to Schlema-Hartenstein mining district, Germany: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 48 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.