Cuprian Smithsonite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Small Cabinet, 5.4 x 4.8 x 2.8 cm
Start Time: 05/29/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/05/2014 6:33:06 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A striking and sculptural Tsumeb specimen of sharp, glassy, translucent, light pastel-green, cuprian smithsonite rhombs to 2.2 cm on the diagonal (two of them) aestheticaly set on the "T"-shaped matrix of hefty, tiny smithsonite rhombs. The large crystals are pristine. A most excellent example of this smithsonite varietal with large crystals. Valued at $750-900.

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