Detailed information
Species
Duftite, Calcite
Dimensions
72 x 108 x 42
mm
Weight
302 g
Locality
Tsumeb Mine Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region Namibia
Condition
No recorded repairs
This cabinet specimen from Tsumeb displays the classic association of murky, pale camouflage-green Duftite coating rhombic Calcite crystals. The Calcite crystals are opaque white and exceptionally reach 1.6 cm on edge, but most average 1 cm. Many contain extremely fine-grained pale emerald green Dioptase inclusions within their outermost layer with the finely crystallized Duftite preferentially favouring certain crystal faces on the Calcite, leaving others fresh. A second, later phase of tiny rhombic Calcite microcrystals are scattered upon the Duftite. A fine displayable classic from Tsumeb.