6723 - Calcite

At-A-Glance

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Essential Information

Specimen ID

6723

Mineral Name

Calcite

Chemical Formula

CaCO3

Subcollection

Carl ‘64 and Edna S64 Heimowitz
 Donation
Associated Minerals
Hematite

This specimen is majority Calcite and contains Hematite inclusions (Fe2O3).

Large cluster of lustrous, translucent white Calcite crystals with microscopic Hematite inclusions in the outer layers of the Calcite that gives them a red-brown color. An exceptional specimen for this locality. Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia

Calcite and Hematite inclusions (Fe2O3)

Geographic Origin

Mining District

Otavi-Bergland District

Mine Name

Tsumeb Mine
Historical Region Name
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto
Original Attributed Locality
Namibia
Oshikoto