Cuprian Smithsonite (classic locale) Trimingham Coll.

Berg Aukas, Grootfontein Distroict, Namibia
Miniature, 4.7 x 4.3 x 2.7 cm
Start Time: 04/09/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/16/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A fine very rich specimen of mint-green, copper-rich smithsonite crystals from the famous smithsonite and descloizite locality of Berg Aukus. These translucent spherical aggregates are composed of tiny rhombs and are piled up thickly all over the matrix. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection. Previously in the Marshall Collection of San Francisco and purchased in 1968, according to Bob's label. Excellent material.

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