Namibia

Calcite with Tourmaline and Fluorite, Namibia

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Black schorl tourmaline crests over a bank of butter-yellow calcite on this Namibian combination piece, with two small fluorite crystals — green cores, violet rims — set into the calcite below. 6.6 × 5.6 × 5.3 cm, 210 g.

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Specimen details

MineralCalcite
LocalityNamibia
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCaCO₃
Dimensions6.6 cm × 5.6 cm × 5.3 cm
Weight210 g
ColorMulticolor
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesCalcite, Tourmaline
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

A crest of jet-black tourmaline blades breaks over a bank of butter-yellow calcite, and two fluorite crystals sit just below the wave — sea-green cores rimmed in violet where the last growth zone closed over them. The schorl needles are sharply terminated and catch a silver-grey highlight along every edge. Behind them the calcite is a soft straw-yellow, layered like overlapping shingles.

Combination pieces from Namibian pockets are collected for exactly this accident of timing: the tourmaline crystallised first, the calcite banked around it, and the fluorite (CaF2, Mohs 4) arrived last and small. Handle the piece with the calcite in mind rather than the schorl — CaCO3 is only Mohs 3 with perfect rhombohedral cleavage, and it will bruise long before the tourmaline does.

The specimen measures 6.6 × 5.6 × 5.3 cm and weighs 210 g, sitting comfortably in a closed hand. No stand, putty or mount is fitted. Photographed in hand against black; what you see here is the piece that ships.

About Calcite

Calcite is a carbonate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Calcite in our encyclopedia

About Namibia

Namibia is one of the world's premier mineral countries — home of Tsumeb, the Erongo, and a wealth of gem and rare-mineral localities.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Calcite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Calcite with Tourmaline and Fluorite, Namibia
Calcite with Tourmaline and Fluorite, Namibia
$180.00