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TS130 - Malachite on Dolomite $ 75 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
miniature - 4.9 x 3.8 x 2 cm


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Malachite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts130a.jpg] Malachite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts130b.jpg] Malachite on Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts130c.jpg]

Attractive specimen featuring a 1cm cluster of crystallized Malachite set on white Dolomite crystals.


TS131 - Smithsonite $ 275 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts131a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts131b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts131c.jpg]

Drusy pink Smithsonite over a sulfide matrix, looks like a Smithsonite catepillar. Nicely translucent crystals on all sides.


TS132 - Mimetite $ 75 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
miniature - 4.8 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts132a.jpg] Mimetite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts132b.jpg]

Bright yellow Mimetite crystals, great color.


TS133 - Dioptase $ 1500 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 4 x 4 cm


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Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts133a.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts133b.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts133c.jpg] Dioptase from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts133d.jpg]

Four large Dioptase crystals to 1.3 cm on white Calcite. I bought this specimen from Clive Quiet approximately 10 years ago. Crystals are bright, lustrous, and translucent.


TS134 - Azurite $ 2475 SOLD
Easter Pocket, Level 8, Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
miniature - 4.2 x 3.7 x 2.3 cm
ex.  Georg Gebhard


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Azurite from Easter Pocket, Level 8, Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts134a.jpg] Azurite from Easter Pocket, Level 8, Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts134b.jpg] Azurite from Easter Pocket, Level 8, Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts134c.jpg]

Cluster of tabular Azurite crystals from the famous Easter Pocket of Tsumeb. This was formerly in the Georg Gebhard collection, released approximately 5-6 years ago. I was fortunate to be able to select from the approximately 15-20 Easter Pocket Azurites available at that time, and this was my favorite cluster. Largest crystal reaches 2.1 cm wide, and all crystals are lustrous and with the tabular habit and translucency that are characteristic for the pocket. The pocket was found in 1994 and is well documented in Gebhard's book on Tsumeb. A few incomplete crystals along the edges, otherwise undamaged.


TS135 - Rosasite after Malachite after Azurite $ 325 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.6 x 2.4 x 2.3 cm


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Rosasite after Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts135a.jpg] Rosasite after Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts135b.jpg] Rosasite after Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts135c.jpg] Rosasite after Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts135d.jpg] Rosasite after Malachite after Azurite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts135e.jpg]

Exceptionally sharp crystal of a double pseudomorph of Malachite after Azurite that was later replaced by Rosasite. Crystal is is 2.2cm tall. These are uncommon and highly sought after crystals, this one being unusually well formed with sharp, crisp edges.


TS136 - Cerussite $ 250 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm


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Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts136a.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts136b.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts136c.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts136d.jpg]

Absolute GEM of a thumbnail Cerussite. Fully transparent twinned crystal.


TS137 - Dolomite cast $ 125 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
small cabinet - 5.5 x 5 x 2 cm


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Dolomite cast from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts137a.jpg] Dolomite cast from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts137b.jpg]

Classic Tsumeb specimen of a cast of pink Dolomite that formed over Calcite crystals.


TS138 - Cuprian Smithsonite SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
miniature - 3.5 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts138a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts138b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts138c.jpg]

Translucent, globular green Smithsonite with a wet-looking luster.


TS139 - Azurite with Dolomite $ 135 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
thumbnail - 3 x 2.8 x 1.1 cm


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Azurite with Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts139a.jpg] Azurite with Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts139b.jpg] Azurite with Dolomite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts139c.jpg]

Transparent Azurite crystals that contrast well against white Dolomite crystals.


TS140 - Smithsonite with Pyrite $ 350 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
small cabinet - 9 x 6 x 4 cm


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Smithsonite with Pyrite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts140a.jpg] Smithsonite with Pyrite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts140b.jpg] Smithsonite with Pyrite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts140c.jpg]

Attractive and unusual combination of Pyrite with pink Smithsonite, in fact the only such combination I've ever seen.


TS144 - Smithsonite SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 2 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts144a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts144b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts144c.jpg]

Yellow rhombs of Smithsonite crystals, undamaged.


TS145 - Cerussite $ 75 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.1 x 1 cm


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Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts145a.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts145b.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts145c.jpg]

Uncommon 'closed' snowflake of Cerussite. Completely solid but reticulation patterns are evident on surface and edges.


TS147 - Cuprian Smithsonite SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts147a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts147b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts147c.jpg]

Thick layer of translucent green Smithsonite, great color.


TS150 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 60 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2.6 x 2.0 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts150a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia [db_pics/pics/ts150b.jpg]

Bright green Smithsonite over matrix, excellent color.

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