Descloizite (Rob Smith Coll.)

Item Description

The Berg Aukas Mine of Namibia has produced the worlds finest descloizite specimens and this is an excellent and unusual specimen. The descloizite spearpoints form 3-dimensional rosettes or reniform-like clusters. The crystals can be sharp or muted/subdued. Some are highly lustrous, but most are matte-finish with a secondary overgrowth of descloizite. Nearly pristine, there are only a few bruised crystals. This showy and unusual piece is a very highly representative example of the species and famous locality, which closed in 1978. Valued at $400. Ex Rob Smith Collection, a noted Namibian specialist.