Minerals of Tsumeb

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MK462 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 3000
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462c.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk462d.jpg]

Gorgeous lime green crystals of Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb. The top face is completely covered by translucent, lustrous crystals. The bottom is vuggy with additional good Smithsonite crystals. Ex. Andrew Neely collection.


MK502 - Mimetite with Malachite $ 250 DISCOUNTED 50% OFF TO $ 125
Tsumeb, Namibia
cabinet - 12 x 9 x 5.5 cm


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Mimetite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk502a.jpg] Mimetite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk502b.jpg] Mimetite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk502c.jpg] Mimetite with Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk502d.jpg]

Large rock matrix covered by tiny clear Calcite crystals which are in turn sprinkled with small green Malachite spheres and starburst clusters of yellow Mimetite. Good coverage on both sides.


MK610 - Cuprian Smithsonite $ 1600
Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk610a.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk610b.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk610c.jpg] Cuprian Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk610d.jpg]

Vivid lime green Smithsonite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb. The crystals are translucent to transparent and sit on a matrix of cream colored Dolomite. The main crystal group is 9mm wide and sits up off the matrix, well exposed all around. Pristine. Ex. Tim Sherburn collection.


MK932 - Cuprite $ 500
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.7 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm


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Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk932a.jpg] Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk932b.jpg] Cuprite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/mk932c.jpg]

Large 1.5cm single Cuprite crystal on matrix from Tsumeb. The Cuprite crystal is pristine and sits atop white Dolomite with areas of green Duftite adding color contrast. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection.


LP100 - Cerussite, Malachite $ 300
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Cerussite, Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp100a.jpg] Cerussite, Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp100b.jpg] Cerussite, Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp100c.jpg] Cerussite, Malachite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp100d.jpg]

Rounded vugs lined with spherical clusters of Malachite and glassy Cerussite crystals. The larger vug contains more Malachite with small Cerussite crystals. The vug on the left contains larger Cerussite crystals. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Crystal Classics label.


LP247 - Willemite $ 200
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.5 x 2 x 2 cm


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Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp247a.jpg] Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp247b.jpg]

Rare blue Willemite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb.


LP249 - Smithsonite $ 2000
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5 x 4 cm


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Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249a.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249b.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249c.jpg] Smithsonite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp249d.jpg]

Cluster of elongated pink Cobaltian Smithsonite crystals on matrix from Tsumeb. These eleongated crystals are rare for Smithsonite, with crystals on this specimen to over 2cm in length. There are some broken crystals in the mix with the perfect crystals. A fine and rare display specimen that comes with a custom Lucite base. Ex. Alex Neufeld collection.


LP597 - Smithsonite, Cerussite, Duftite $ 350
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.8 x 2 x 2 cm


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Smithsonite, Cerussite, Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp597a.jpg] Smithsonite, Cerussite, Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp597b.jpg] Smithsonite, Cerussite, Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp597c.jpg] Smithsonite, Cerussite, Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp597d.jpg]

Green Smithsonite crystals and glassy Cerussite crystals over green Duftite from Tsumeb. Individual Smithsonite crystals reach 7mm in size. Ex. Claude Yoder, Jean Lee collections. Claude's old label shows a date of July 2011.


LP606 - Cerussite, Duftite on Calcite $ 300
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 3.2 x 3 cm


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Cerussite, Duftite on Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp606a.jpg] Cerussite, Duftite on Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp606b.jpg] Cerussite, Duftite on Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp606c.jpg] Cerussite, Duftite on Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp606d.jpg] Cerussite, Duftite on Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp606e.jpg]

Glassy, gemmy Cerussite crystals atop Calcite crystals partially coated by green Duftite. The Cerussite are very bright and lustrous and reach 1.8cm wide. Well crystallized all around, it's nearly a floater with just one small point of contact on back.


LP610 - Tennantite after Azurite $ 750
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 5 x 3 cm


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Tennantite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp610a.jpg] Tennantite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp610b.jpg] Tennantite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp610c.jpg] Tennantite after Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp610d.jpg]

Crystal cluster of Tennanite after Azurite from Tsumeb. Elongated, primatic crystals of former Azurite that have been pseudomorphed to Tennantite. An undamaged cluster with individual crystals to 7cm in length. This piece was mined from the first oxidation zone of Tsumeb. This type of pseudomorph only occurred at Tsumeb, and then only rarely.


LP728 - Azurite $ 400
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.1 x 2 x 1.6


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Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp728a.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp728b.jpg] Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp728c.jpg]

Cluster of thick, deep blue Azurite crystals from Tsumeb. Well crystallized all around.


LP856 - Calcite, Dioptase, Duftite $ 250
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 6 x 4.5 x 2.5


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Calcite, Dioptase, Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp856a.jpg] Calcite, Dioptase, Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp856b.jpg] Calcite, Dioptase, Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp856c.jpg]

Colorful Tsumeb combination piece with Dioptase crystals, pistacio green Duftite, darker green Malachite and two styles of Calcite crystals - tiny pearly white Calcite and larger transparent Calcite crystals.


LP841 - Cerussite $ 160
Tsumeb, Namibia
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm


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Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841a.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841b.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841c.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841d.jpg] Cerussite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/lp841e.jpg]

Parallel grown 'snowflake' Cerussite crystals from Tsumeb. Complete all around and undamaged.


AU568 - Dioptase on Calcite $ 1800
Tsumeb, Namibia
small cabinet - 7 x 5.5 x 3 cm


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Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au568a.jpg] Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au568b.jpg] Dioptase on Calcite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au568c.jpg]

Clusters of sharp lustrous Dioptase crystals on white Calcite crystals. The Dioptase crystals reach 1.4cm in size and occur in two main clusters with several smaller crystals spinkled across the Calcite. Some very minor contact on the left cluster of Dioptase crystals, otherwise perfect and undamaged.  


AU655 - Leitite $ 200
Tsumeb, Namibia
miniature - 3.7 x 0.6 x 0.3 cm


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Leitite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au655a.jpg] Leitite from Tsumeb, Namibia [db_pics/pics/au655b.jpg]

Specimen of pearly white crystalline Leitite, a Tsumeb rarity.
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