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Tsumeb August 26, 2014 · 7 specimens Mixed Tsumeb specimens, most from the Carl Acosta collection. |
TS211 - Cerussite with Malachite after Azurite sold
Tsumeb, Namibia
Miniature - 4.2 x 4 x 2.2 cm
Thick, solid Cerussite twins (without any open honey-comb growth) on matrix associated with a Malachite after Azurite crystal. Fine and undamaged.
TS212 - Dioptase on Calcite sold
Tsumeb, Namibia
Miniature - 4.3 x 3.6 x 1.2 cm
Classic specimen of well separated crystals of Dioptase on white Calcite. Clean with a ding to the edge of upper right crystal.
TS213 - Malachite after Azurite scepter sold
Tsumeb, Namibia
Thumbnail - 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm
Tabular crystal of Malachite after Azurite atop a prismatic Malachite after Azurite. Fine and undamaged with a velvety surface luster.
TS217 - cuprian Smithsonite sold
Tsumeb, Namibia
Miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.0 cm
Translucent green Smithsonite over matrix. Fine and undamaged.
TS218 - Smithsonite sold
Tsumeb, Namibia
Thumbnail - 3.1 x 3 x 2.5 cm
2.2cm tall single Smithsonite crystal on matrix. Rare crystal habit with a chisel shaped termination.
TS219 - Smithsonite on Wulfenite sold
Tsumeb, Namibia
Miniature - 3.8 x 2.7 x 0.7 cm
Rare association of pink Smithsonite coating the backside of a Wulfenite. From the front, the pink Smithsonite forms a colorful halo along the edge of the Wulfenite. Tiny dark green sphericals (?) partially coat the front face.
TS224 - Smithsonite sold
Tsumeb, Namibia
Miniature - 3.5 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm
Rare formation of a pink Smithsonite stalactite. Complete and undamaged.