Olivenite (rare sharp crystals)

Item Description

Olivenite is one of the rare and desirable species, for which Tsumeb has produced the world's finest examples. This is a showy and rich example of the iron-rich, blackish green varietal from the lower levels of this renowned locality. Four, sharply terminated, lustrous, partially translucent and pristine crystals to about 7 mm are aesthetically clustered on the top of this miniature. The crystals on either side of the four are partially bruised and the crystals on the flanks are broken. This remains a rare and fine example of the species and famous locale. It displays well from either side.