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Stair-step Calcite (Superb)
- Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
- Miniature, 5.5 x 4.5 x 3.9 cm
- Start Time: 02/05/2009 8:00:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/12/2009 8:00:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
The famous and now-closed Tsumeb Mine produced a stunning variety of coveted calcite specimens. This aesthetic and exceptional, mounded piece from the Rob Smith Collection features one of the most desirable varietals: very glassy, colorless, water-clear, flattening rhombs with FABULOUS stair-step faces. The scattering of green copper oxides on the matrix is a superb accent. Not many of this quality were recovered, and this SUPER piece has very trivial edgewear. Valued at $1200-1500. Try to find another of this quality.