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S10215 - Aragonite (Var. Tarnowitzite) with Malachite - $635 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 7.5 x 6 cm
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Amazing individual clusters of considerable numbers rest over underlying malachite of nice contrast.
Choice material now trickles onto the market with any decent specimens from here becoming rarer
and rarer to find, especially with opposing color, a bonus! Overall size: 7.5 x 6 cm, groups: 2.1 cm.
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S10216 - Smithsonite - $2100 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 10.3 x 5.5 cm
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Even if not a lover of Tsumeb one can appreciate the wonderful isolated crystal in the top portion of the photo,
measuring 2.1 cm across. Outstanding cobalt-rich smithsonite for the find. Every pocket from the well-known mine
seems to be distinctive such as these rich pink rhombic xls. Another classy oddity from the greatest locality on
planet earth and as you can see the luster and coloration are eye-catching. What more could you ask for?
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S10217 - Willemite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 4.5 x 3.7 cm
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Premier locality for the species and easy to see why as these high quality blue crystals are enriched by
surrounding iron-rich brown willemite matrix. Of the many worldwide places for the mineral shades of blue
are infrequently available. It is reasonable for the chemical formula too.
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S10219 - Calcite with Duftite - $680 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 8.5 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm
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Not much that the photos don't show! The towering rhombs are captivating enough to own such a calcite, but
with Tsumeb's signature green duftite outlining many outer faces, it instantly becomes a favorite. Absolutely
pristine all around, no problems of any kind just lustrous "wings" placed one on top of the other. When certain
minerals are in association the results can be stunning. 3 dimensions measure 8.5 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm.
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S10221 - Mimetite with Malachite after Cuprite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 6 x 3.7 cm
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Classic Tsumeb type association. Pretty and unexpected grouping of minerals composed of lemon-
yellow sprays of mimetite next to green clusters of malachite coating tiny cuprites, wow! What a fun
rock to look at in person! In good condition.
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S10223 - Serpierite on Tennantite with Dolomite - $700 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 10 x 6.5 cm
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Another intriguing rock from the famous mine. Bluish green serpierite coats tetrahedral tennantites of 1.7 cm
across that spread through adhering whitish dolomites. This one is pretty good for the size versus price,
measures 10 x 6.5 cm overall, sharp for a replacement mineral too. Now is an opportune time to buy
Tsumeb classics. Striking for what it is!
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S10224 - Smithsonite - $280
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 8 x 5.8 cm
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Yes, I know it is a white smithsonite, but the stalactitic form and size make the piece noteworthy.
Different style of the mineral exhibiting variation from the locality that has so much to offer. Worth
purchasing as examples have almost vanished from the market.
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S10435 - Azurite with Malachite after Azurite - $1000
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 8 x 5.5 cm
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A magnitude better in person! Two unique features can be seen here, we have an intact vug which isn't
common from the famous mine in addition to pseudomorphs and non pseudomorphs on the same
specimen largely protected by contrasting walls of a pretty lime-green matrix. Always hard to capture
an object of one dimensional depth, so I cannot elaborate enough as to how good it is in real life. It's
a given that Tsumeb will increase in value, for the mine is unlike any other. No damage.
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S10438 - Smithsonite - $300 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5.6 x 2.7 cm
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Sharp lustrous pearly yellowish smithsonites have grown into what resembles a pineapple. Overall the
cluster has consistent quality and highly developed scalenohedrons that only Tsumeb could produce.
Infrequently seen in the species is such bulging aesthetic sprays as shown.
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S10376 - Willemite - $465
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 8 x 5.7 cm
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Premier locality for the species and easy to see why as these high quality light green crystals are offset
via sugary white dolomite glistening from underneath. Of the many localities on earth for the mineral,
shades of green and blue are infrequently available. Super gemmy in person, Tsumeb!
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S10226 - Wulfenite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5.6 x 3.3 cm
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Abnormal colorless wulfenite that lacks color is uncommon from not only Tsumeb but worldwide localities
as well. In its own right these "white" crystals can be considered even more appealing due to the scarcity
of specimens. Typically seen with minor chips, acceptable given the brittle nature. Treasure of good value.
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S10227 - Willemite with Dolomite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 4.5 x 3.2 cm
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Hard to find cadmium-rich yellow willemite! Lustrous rhombs of snow-white dolomite sit sprinkled over
the well known zinc silicate. Super piece uncommon on today's market. A rich damage free miniature.
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S10228 - Cuprite - $165
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 4.7 x 3 cm
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Glistening abundant plum-red cubes almost completely cover an open vug for one to peer into and marvel
at the crystallization. Unusual vibrant red matrix encompasses the backside. Fine reference specimen.
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S10231 - Tennantite - $285 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5.8 x 4.2 cm
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Sharp steel-gray crystals up to 1.2 cm square rest atop shiny sulfide matrix measuring 5.8 x 4.2 cm in size.
Several smaller tennantites of good definition are present making the specimen quite 3 dimensional,
appealing rainbow patina too.
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S10232 - Calcite with Mottramite - $375 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 6.2 x 6 cm
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Excellent interconnected group of flattened rhombohedral water-clear crystals of 4.1 cm long hang from
brown limonite and green mottramite matrix. Fascinating stepped-like growth on all faces stands out from
many common calcites. Super quality!
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