Calcite with Mottramite from Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb - image 1

Calcite with Mottramite from Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Alan Fertel
Alan Fertel
Leesport, Pa.
6 for sale·8 sold

Calcite with Mottramite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

2.7 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm


Great aesthetics on this Tsumeb specimen. Flattened rhomboid (discoid) Calcite crystals flare out like petals on a flower, accented by a dusting of Mottramite make this an. aesthetically pleasing Tsumeb specimen. Ex. Alex Schauss

Product details

Species
Calcite, MottramiteAbout Calcite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm
Added on10/17/2025
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Alex SchaussNot 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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