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Germanite ex. Willy Israel coll.
- level 37, Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
- Miniature, 3.3 x 3.2 x 1.4 cm
- Start Time: 05/20/2009 5:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/02/2009 5:00:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This is a solid 23-gram specimen of germanite-rich ore from the famous lower levels of Tsumeb, deep in its third oxidation zone. This region was noted for its incredible wealth of very rare elements and minerals containing germanium, among others. From the well-known collection of Belgian teacher and Tsumeb collecting specialist, Willy Israel