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Gemmy bi-colored Willemite xls (excellent) fluorescent
- Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
- Small Cabinet, 8.4 x 5.7 x 2.0 cm
- Start Time: 10/06/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/11/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A terrific and rare willemite specimen from Tsumeb. Gemmy, bi-colored, blue-green to yellow-green willemite crystals to about 5 mm richly cover the sculptural, brick-red, sintered-looking plate, which is actually solidly composed of scintillating, iron oxide-included willemite crystals! A few more crystals are noted on back. The luster, gemminess and colors on these crystals are top-class for Tsumeb. Unique material from this now-closed mine and very rich zinc ore. Green and blue fluorescence! Very fairly valued at $1200-1500