Calcite, Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite, Onganja Mine, Helen Farm 235, Seeis, Windhoek Rural, Khomas Region, Namibia
Size: 5.1x3.9x2.6 cm
Species: Calcite, Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite
Locality: Onganja Mine, Helen Farm 235, Seeis, Windhoek Rural, Khomas Region, Namibia
Description: Fiery red chalcotrichite inclusions dance at the center of this glossy calcite specimen. Chalcotrichite included calcite was not widespread at this locality and I have not seen many good examples available in the past. Certainly a unique find for anyone who collects calcite or included mineral specimens. I see one face which I am having a hard time determining if it is a cleave or simply a very odd modified face.
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ID: 26814
Size: 5.1x3.9x2.6 cm
Species: Calcite, Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite
Locality: Onganja Mine, Helen Farm 235, Seeis, Windhoek Rural, Khomas Region, Namibia
Description: Fiery red chalcotrichite inclusions dance at the center of this glossy calcite specimen. Chalcotrichite included calcite was not widespread at this locality and I have not seen many good examples available in the past. Certainly a unique find for anyone who collects calcite or included mineral specimens. I see one face which I am having a hard time determining if it is a cleave or simply a very odd modified face.
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ID: 26814
Size: 5.1x3.9x2.6 cm
Species: Calcite, Cuprite var. Chalcotrichite
Locality: Onganja Mine, Helen Farm 235, Seeis, Windhoek Rural, Khomas Region, Namibia
Description: Fiery red chalcotrichite inclusions dance at the center of this glossy calcite specimen. Chalcotrichite included calcite was not widespread at this locality and I have not seen many good examples available in the past. Certainly a unique find for anyone who collects calcite or included mineral specimens. I see one face which I am having a hard time determining if it is a cleave or simply a very odd modified face.
Scroll down on my website for a viedeo.
ID: 26814
