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Calcite with Dioptase Inclusions

Unknown Owner
Dioptase-included calcite is a rare and highly coveted combination from the famous Tsumeb mine. The specimen features aesthetic colorless calcite rhombohedrons that have tiny inclusions of dioptase and small clusters of malachite and duftite on top.

Product details

Species
Calcite, Malachite, Duftite, DioptaseAbout Calcite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.8 x 2.8 x 1.7 cm
Added on03/26/2025
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
09/2025Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—DanZ RockshopNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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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
Calcite from Tsumeb
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