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Leadhillite (ex Marty Zinn Coll.)
- Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
- Miniature, 4.8 x 2.6 x 1.0 cm
- Start Time: 08/05/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/10/2017 6:36:39 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Renowned Tsumeb mine has easily produced the world's finest examples of leadhillite, an uncommon Pb-carbonate-sulfate. This is a classic and very fine miniature example from the Lower Oxidized Zone and the Marty Zinn Collection # 7722. Glassy, lustrous, translucent, terminated light gray flat crystals form typical layered specimen. An exceptional and uncommon example of the species and famed locale. Valued at $2000-2500.
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