Calcite - Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto, Namibia - Height: 9 cm - Width: 7.1 cm- 156 g
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Calcite from the Tsumeb mine in Oshikoto, Namibia, weighing 156 g and measuring 9.0 × 7.1 × 4.0 cm, a specimen with sharp rhombohedrons and oxide inclusions.
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Beautiful specimen of calcite from Tsumeb, featuring sharp rhombohedrons with oxides inclusions!
Tsumeb is one of the most mythic localities for the mineral collector. There, the unlikely combination of several geological factors made possible the occurrence of a wide variety of finely crystallized mineral species, to such and extent that this deposit set the highest international standards for several species over the second half of the last century.
Seller's Story
Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder.
As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate.
Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
Translated by Google TranslateWatch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1236060853/076249f22a
Beautiful specimen of calcite from Tsumeb, featuring sharp rhombohedrons with oxides inclusions!
Tsumeb is one of the most mythic localities for the mineral collector. There, the unlikely combination of several geological factors made possible the occurrence of a wide variety of finely crystallized mineral species, to such and extent that this deposit set the highest international standards for several species over the second half of the last century.
Seller's Story
Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder.
As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate.
Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Main mineral
Calcite
Mineral form
- Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto, Namibia
Weight
156 g
Origin (region/city)
Tsumeb mine, Oshikoto
Country of origin
Namibia
Height
9 cm
Width
7.1 cm
Depth
4 cm
