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Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia, Page - 3 |
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S9613 - Smithsonite - $450
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 6.8 x 3 cm
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Outstanding copper-rich smithsonite for the find. Every pocket from the well-known mine seems to be distinctive
such as these apple-green crystals tightly placed over sky-blue rosasite. Another classy oddity from the greatest
locality on planet earth and the luster and coloration are eye-catching. What more could you ask for?
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S9614 - Aragonite (Var. Tarnowitzite) - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 10 x 7 cm
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An amazing cluster of considerable tiny intergrown crystals in a somewhat rounded shape of 7.2 cm across
with dark gray matrix underneath. Choice material now trickles onto the market with any decent specimens
from here becoming rarer and rarer to find, especially of good value. Size: 10 x 7 cm.
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S9616 - Cerussite - $350
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 4.2 x 2.3 cm
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One of my favorites on the page because of the glass-like gem quality encompassing the interesting
smoky interior, unreal clarity! Usually cerussites are severely damaged, so it is a small miracle to find
one in near pristine condition, not to mention the majority of the base is crystallized. Faces also show
bright reflective luster when rotated in hand.
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S9619 - Cerussite - $175
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 3.7 x 2.2 cm
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What a cute miniature! This cyclic twin measuring 2.4 x 2.2 cm in size sits nestled against contrasting brown
matrix which is a nice feature, but the outline of terminations spraying away from the rock giving the piece extra
dimensionality from all angles.
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S9635 - Calcite with Duftite - $100
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 4 x 3.2 cm
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Razor edges of textbook rhombohedral form with transparent white to colorless zoning, reminds me of
an ice cube. The undamaged crystal measures 2 cm across with nearby bright green duftite. Classy
miniature that only Tsumeb could create.
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S9534 - Cerussite with Smithsonite - $275
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5 x 4.5 cm
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Cerussite from Tsumeb isn't difficult to find although specimens from this pocket are quite rare because
of the copper-rich smithsonite that is investing the lead carbonate. Only this great mine could produce
such an esoteric treasure, no damage. 5 x 4.5 cm in size.
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S9536 - Rosasite with Smithsonite on Tennantite - $225
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 7.5 x 4.3 cm
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Several minerals grouped together of varying rarity. Copper-rich smithsonite coating tennantite is of most import
as it's the kind of crazy association that the mine is known for. Also saturated rich blue rosasite balls up to 1.2
cm across rest amid thickly crystallized dolomite and quartz matrix. Good one for the Tsumeb junkie.
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S9217 - Wulfenite with Quartz - $325 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 4 x 2.5 cm
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Tsumeb! Some of the wulfenites have this neat butterscotch hue as well as wide bevelled edges, uniquely
different as such minerals are the norm from here, main crystal is 1.5 cm tall. Very classy with quartz too.
For the two stated qualities along with infinite reasons why it's safe to assume specimens will remain
valuable from this justifiably famous mine!
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S9172 - Smithsonite - $385
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 7 x 2 cm
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At Tsumeb, lustrous well placed medium pink scalenohedral crystals up to 1.2 cm across have grown in a
line on a slender galena matrix, almost stalactitic. Only the famous mine has produced pieces as rich
as the one seen here. Fine mineral of value.
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S8439 - Willemite - $375 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 3.8 x 3.1 cm
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Lustrous, gemmy and damage free intense canary-yellow crystals are scattered over a matrix of 3.8 x 3.1
cm in overall size. Colorful and showy for the well known zinc silicate, pieces are uncommon on today's
market. A rich specimen that only the great Tsumeb mine could produce.
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S8442 - Malachite after Azurite - $375
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 2.8 x 2.5 cm
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Great pristine pseudo! The typical classic alteration seen in crystals from the mine with azure-blue corners
and velvet dark rich green malachite replacing the prism sides setting off the piece. Razor sharp edges
form a chiseled termination for a competion level thumbnail having lots of color.
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S8423 - Smithsonite - $250
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 8.7 x 3.5 cm
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Attractive pearly lustrous rich deep pink rhombohedral crystals up to 0.9 cm in length sit nicely upon
matrix of 8.7 x 3.5 cm in overall size, only Tsumeb could produce larger pink rhombs of smithsonite.
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S8174 - Malachite after Azurite - $435 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 7.3 x 5.2 cm
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Chiseled terminations on this dt pseudo of 3.8 cm across sitting up on an alteration of rich green malachite
replacing azurite which is typically seen in crystals from the mine. This one is very good for the size
versus price. Sharp for a replacement mineral too. Now is the opportune time to buy Tsumeb classics.
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S7645 - Azurite with Arsentsumebite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 3.5 x 3.1 cm
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Colorful blue on green association makes this one easy on the eyes. The lustrous azurite of 1.7 cm in length
sits upon pleasing lime-green arsentsumebite matrix. When together these 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, the mine is just to unique.
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S7646 - Dolomite - $135 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5.5 x 3.2 cm
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Pleasing minutely crystallized vibrant pink dolomite has partially grown over a matrix of 5.5 x 3.2 cm in size.
Another very good sample from the most famous of mines, a tad different from other worldwide deposits.
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