Large Smithsonite (Trimingham Coll.)

Item Description

Lustrous, translucent, honey-brown to tan, singly and doubly terminated, compound scalenohedral crystals to 2.2 cm dramatically cover the large, sculptural, concave matrix on this excellent example from the famous Tsumeb Mine. Pristine, except for the periphery wear. A fine and hefty large display and zinc ore specimen from this renowned locale. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection. Classic Tsumeb.