Calcite
specimen number:
7991650
location:
Onganja mine, Namibia
description:
Orange red rhombohedral crystals of calcite to 0.4 cm in size on matrix. Very minimal cleaving present, the prominent crystals are in good condition as seen. The attractive color likely do to iron oxides.
Size: 5.3 x 3.3 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
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