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Tsumeb
December 28, 2012  ·  5 specimens

TS160 - Smithsonite  sold

Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Miniature - 3.5 x 3.5 x 3 cm



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Smithsonite Smithsonite

Pink Smithsonite crystals on a metallic matrix with minor amounts of Pyrite present on the matrix.


TS163 - Rosasite after Malachite after Azurite  sold

Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Thumbnail - 2 x 1.9 x 1.2 cm



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Rosasite after Malachite after Azurite Rosasite after Malachite after Azurite Rosasite after Malachite after Azurite

Sharp crystals of a double pseudomorph of Malachite after Azurite that was later replaced by Rosasite. These are uncommon and highly sought after crystals, this one being well formed with sharp, well defined edges.


TS165 - Cerussite  sold

Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Miniature - 4.5 x 3 x 2.6 cm



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Cerussite Cerussite Cerussite

Reticulated mass of Cerussite crystals. Amazing lattice of crystals, with angular voids that traverse the entire specimen.  Rough around the edges, butthe structure is superb.


TS170 - Mimetite on Smithsonite  sold

Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm



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Mimetite on Smithsonite Mimetite on Smithsonite Mimetite on Smithsonite

Floater specimen completely covered by drusy pink Smithsonite on top of which grew yellow Mimetite.


TS174 - Dioptase  sold

Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Thumbnail - 2.9 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm



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Dioptase Dioptase

Glassy translucent Dioptase crystals.


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