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Calcite with Pyrolusite
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Sharp, sugary-white Calcite forms an open cluster of rhombohedral crystals of varying size, ranging from just a few millimetres to 2.2 cm on edge. From the Tsumeb mine in Namibia, the crystals have a sucrosic texture which give a matt, non-reflective lustre. The purity of the snow-white Calcite is interrupted on occasional crystals by blackened areas smudged with micro-crystalline Pyrolusite, manganese dioxide. Despite being common throughout all levels at Tsumeb, Pyrolusite is a species not readily recognised or recorded on specimens, so making this a nice addition to a Tsumeb suite.
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SpeciesCalcite, Pyrolusite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.7 x 5.7 x 3.4 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | 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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