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S10162 - Dioptase - $725
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5.7 x 4.3 cm
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So much better in person than the photos convey. Firstly, the color is intense green often drowned out
during the exposure process of photographing, and secondly white knobs of matrix project toward the
viewer for stellar depth from the display side. The signature mineral from the famous mine is due in
large part to unparalleled brilliancy, quality and contrast so many of us value in fine specimens. Showy
rock worth getting, everyone likes dioptase.
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S10164 - Dioptase - $425
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5 x 3.5 cm
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Wonderful dioptase to own. One isolated gemmy emerald-green crystal reaching 1 cm in length among
others exhibits unbelievable luster and quality. People have had an uncontrollable urge for the mineral since
the initial finds that remains to this day for obvious reasons. Always a good choice.
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S10166 - Smithsonite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 8 x 6 cm
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Unusual pinkish tinge on these sharp lustrous pearly smithsonites. The type of choice rock that only
Tsumeb could produce. Crisp in person except for one side of the largest rhomb is cleaved, with
some creative positioning such a fault can be out of view and worth considering given the huge size
of almost 2.5 cm in length!
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S10156 - Mottramite - $200 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5.5 x 4 cm
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Fine piece for the Tsumeb devotees! Strong mustard yellow amid different shades of green can easily
grasp ones attention considering its pleasantly different for the species making for one distinguished
botryoidal group. Without question one to own.
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S10050 - Azurite with Arsentsumebite - $1375 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 4.2 x 4 cm
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Colorful blue on green association makes this one easy on the eyes. The flattened azurite of 2.2 cm in
length sits upon pleasing lime-green matrix. When together the two minerals are one of the neatest
combos from the most celebrated locality in the world. It's a given that Tsumeb will increase in value.
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S9916 - Cerussite with Mottramite - $380
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 8.2 x 4.3 cm
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Countless cerussites have come from the famous mine; however, a small portion remain totally damage free
because of the brittle nature of the species along with some pulverized pockets. Here is an absolutely pristine
piece with some color for added appeal. Choice material now trickles onto the market with any decent
specimens from here becoming rarer and rarer to find. Crystals to 1.6 cm.
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S9920 - Smithsonite - $275 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 3.8 x 3.3 cm
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Slobber good rose-pink color! I guarantee you will not be disappointed to own this smithsonite of such
high-levels of cobalt that it is a miracle the collector parted with the piece. You really do get one of the
rarer colors from the famous mine if one should wish to purchase.
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S9921 - Smithsonite - $250 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 4 x 3.1 cm
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Although brown it is still easy on the eye given the gem quality and round shape of these compound crystals.
The texture probably doesn't hurt either. Oddly examples of the type can be scarce when compared to even
colorful smithsonites from the mine. In very fine condition.
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S9922 - Smithsonite - $265 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 4 x 3.3 cm
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Pretty rose-pink crystals of the infrequently seen habit grew as several isolated clusters greatly enriching
the piece. Think how lively it could be under showcase lights with the dark gray matrix peering from the
side enabling that extra contrast we all desire. This variety of smithsonite reaches its zenith at Tsumeb.
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S9924 - Smithsonite - $275
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5.7 x 4.2 cm
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Similar to the brown example above, specimens of the type can be scarce when compared to even colorful
smithsonites from the mine. Admittedly, colorless to cloudy white aren't uncommon, but the unique morphology
against partially included reddish yellow crystals is unusual, features 1.4 cm xls.
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S9839 - Calcite - $200
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 7 x 4.6 cm
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An intersecting group of hematite included disc-like wings of translucent calcite have formed into a
pleasing flower. This small cabinet is a good buy, but actually most Tsumeb calcites are worth
purchasing considering the popularity of the species.
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S9841 - Wulfenite - $235
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 6 x 5.2 cm
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Super glassy sharp tabular butterscotch crystals up to 1 cm or larger sit bunched together on the ridge of
matrix. Classic Tsumeb wulfenite of unique visual character like so many minerals from the famous mine.
Not delicate for the species so shipping is no problem.
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S9812 - Dioptase with Malachite - $1500 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5.5 x 3.3 cm
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Tsumeb associations can be amazing! The "normal" dioptase on calcite/dolomite is difficult enough to find
these days while we rarely see the copper silicate attached to solid green malachite, and usually of minimal
botryoidal growth if available. I don't know anyone who doesn't appreciate the striking color of the species
often referred to as "The Copper Emerald." Extremely desirable among collectors of aesthetics, a favorite!
Features large 1.7 cm crystal.
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S9813 - Calcite with Duftite - $450 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5.7 x 5.5 cm
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Not particularly fond of the ordinary calcium carbonates from the mine although this piece has a second
generation of calcites over rich green duftite coated calcites and therefore has some color. Super for what
it is. In pristine condition as well. 5.7 x 5.5 cm.
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S9818 - Calcite - $250
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 7 x 5 cm
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Lustrous translucent crystals of almost 3 cm long rise from alike matrix in cluster form. Many habits of various
styles from the famous mine were found and can enrich your collection for that reason. Nearly perfect with a
damaged edge which is acceptable given the vug was connected. Size is 7 x 5 cm.
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