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Cuprian Smithsonite (great color)
- Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
- Miniature, 4.0 x 3.0 x 2.3 cm
- Start Time: 03/01/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/11/2010 6:30:52 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Two, gorgeous, highly lustrous, cuprian smithsonite rhombs fill a small vug lined with sparkly, calcite micro rhombs in matrix on this outstanding and aesthetic miniature from the famous and now-closed Tsumeb Mine. The translucent, lightly color-zoned, rhombs, to 1.1 cm, are a very pleasing sea-green. These are some of THE most sought-after green smithsonite varietals from Tsumeb and these are also quite large crystals. Classic and beautiful material for the locality or speces collector. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON! valued $600