Detailed information
Species
Dolomite, Cast
Dimensions
85 x 98 x 35
mm
Weight
47 g
Locality
Tsumeb Mine Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
This type of Dolomite 'cast' is iconic to Tsumeb mine in Namibia. Somewhat porcelainous in form the thin layers of cream coloured Dolomite are coated on one side with stepped rhombic crystals, but on the other by recrystallized Dolomite surfaces. The crystallized surfaces appear to line what were cavities, but it is unclear what the primary mineral once was. Ex Weyland collection.