Calcite
specimen number:
1602869
location:
Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
description:
Gemmy rhombohedral sharply formed crystals of calcite measuring to 2.5 cm in size across the top of this matrix. The crystals exhibit phantom crystals, these are brightly fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light. In good condition.
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