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S5716 - Azurite - $300 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 3.2 x 1.7 cm
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Although small for Tsumeb azurite this one has it all. The small piece of matrix against gemmy internal blue
color adds greatly to the specimen. Perfect and pristine are the two words to describe this little treasure,
not even a micro scratch.
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S5705 - Smithsonite - $150
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 5 x 4.5 cm
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Sparkling, gemmy, damage free rich deep green crystals completely cover a matrix forming a colorful and
showy zinc carbonate. Accompanied by Gauthier's label. A rich specimen from a now closed locality.
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S5701 - Cerussite on Azurite - $375 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 3.8 x 3.4 cm
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Exceptional undamaged lustrous snow-white reticulated cerussite sits perfectly atop strong contrasting dark
rich blue glassy azurites for a combo that is rarely seen from the famous mine, especially with the reticulated
habit pictured here. Good example of why Tsumeb specimens are considered unique compared to other
worldwide localities which don't produce great associations.
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S6253 - Mimetite on Smithsonite - $875 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 6 x 4.5 cm
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Transparent, glassy, bright, well exposed prismatic canary-yellow crystals up to 1.3 cm in length sit perfectly
upon a very pleasing pink smithsonite matrix. One of the harder Tsumeb pockets to get, the two species in
association is exceedingly rare even from the famous mine! The glistening luster and striking color contrast
make this one highly desirable, undamaged.
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S6256 - Mimetite with Duftite coating - $250 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 4.3 x 3.3 cm
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Another Tsumeb oddity of strong rich deep forest-green microcrystals coating elongated mimetites. Lively
under showcase lights as well as the type of advanced piece to enrich the collection. Opportune time to
buy because any halfway decent Tsumeb material will increase in price, guaranteed.
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S6509 - Wulfenite with Duftite - $450
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 3.5 x 2.7 cm
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Well formed large translucent to transparent wulfenite with a small bit of rock for added character. Both front
and back photos are shown. As expected part of the base is broken from the pocket wall in order to be
collected, unimportant at specimens base. What is important is the super rare yellow color from Tsumeb!
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S6511 - Smithsonite - $1200 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 7.7 x 6 cm
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Crystallized sphere of copper-rich smithsonite from Tsumeb! All of us have seen the typical botryoidal green
from the mine, but how many crystallize into an isolated ball? Not many! For its type you cannot go wrong!
Minute rosasites are present too, ball is 1.7 cm across.
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S6512 - Azurite with Arsentsumebite - $150 SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 2.5 x 1.7 cm
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Highly attractive cluster of rich deep saturated blue crystals measuring up to 1.3 cm in length sit upon neon
green arsentsumebite. Stunning mix of colors from the first oxidation zone, an old rock! Killer thumbnail.
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S6516 - Azurite with Arsentsumebite - $75
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 2.2 x 2 cm
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Choice rich deep saturated blue crystal measuring 0.6 cm in length sits upon neon green matrix. Fair
price for the rare combination from the first oxidation zone. Few become available for sale.
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S6311 - Calcite with Dioptase inclusions - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 7.3 x 4.1 cm
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Color is due to minute dioptase inclusions, the finest coming from Tsumeb. Sharp, glassy, pretty green
rhombohedral calcites up to 2.3 cm in length sit stacked to form an attractive miniature plate of 7.3 x 4.1
cm in overall size. Another amazing piece from arguably the most famous mine.
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S6316 - Malachite with Calcite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 7.3 x 6 cm
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Exceptionally colorful grouping of richly coated velvety green crystals in stalactitic growth to about 1 cm
in length sit upon contrasting calcite matrix measuring a good 7.3 x 6 cm in overall size. Lively under
showcase lights, can also be displayed several ways, in fine condition.
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S6314 - Dolomite with Duftite - SOLD
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Overall Size: 8.3 x 5.2 cm
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Very fine pale blue botryoidal looking spheres of microcrystals partially cover attractive lime-green
duftite for an overall size of 8.3 x 5.2 cm. Unique combo that only Tsumeb could produce. A real
beauty of a specimen and mineralogically interesting too! No damage.
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