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Primary gemmy Malachite (rare) ex Rob Smith Coll.
- Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
- Small Cabinet, 6.9 x 4.2 x 3.8 cm
- Start Time: 04/23/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/30/2009 8:15:19 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Sparkling, radiating sprays of GEMMY, primary malachite needles cover the matrix of massive cuprite, quartz and calcite on this showy and UNCOMMON for Tsumeb malachite specimen. Primary malachite of this habit and quality is RARE from Tsumeb and so is the matrix association. Ex Rob Smith Collection. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON.