Hematite-tinted Calcite (excellent)

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Small Cabinet, 8.8 x 5.2 x 4.5 cm
Start Time: 02/25/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/02/2017 6:31:28 pm (CST)
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Item Description

An outstanding, colorful and classic calcite specimen from Tsumeb. Strikingly intergrown clusters of amazing densely stepped-growth glassy, gemmy calcite rhombs have surreal preferential rust-red iron oxide inclusions. This dramatically sculptural two-sided piece rests a bit of matrix and is beautifully accented with areas of green mottramite. The trivial bit of edge rubbing certainly has minimal impact to this superb and exquisite calcite. This is much sought-after Tsumeb calcite style and is very seldom available in this exceptional quality. Comes with a custom-made and engraved lucite base valued at $145, for free. Valued at $2250-2500.

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