Calcite

Tsumeb, Namibia
Cabinet, 13.5 x 6.9 x 5.4 cm
Start Time: 03/19/2008 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/01/2008 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Water clear rhombs of lustrous calcite, some tinged reddish-brown by hematite, reach 2.0 cm across. From the James E. Moresby White collection. This is a spectacularly showy, large plate of high quality and minimal damage only, notable for the extremely high luster and "sparkliness", as well as the size. Valued $1000

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