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
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Hematite
Notes
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
Physical Description
Calcite and Hematite inclusions (Fe2O3)
Geographic Origin
Mining District
Otavi-Bergland District
Mine Name
Tsumeb Mine
MinDat Locality URL
Additional Details
Historical Region Name
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto
Original Attributed Locality
Namibia
Oshikoto