Smithsonite (classic material)

Tsumeb Mine, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Ex. Carl Acosta
Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 5.7 x 3.8 cm,
Start Time: 01/12/2023 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/19/2023 6:45:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $75

Item Description

A lovely Smithsonite from Tsumeb featuring semi-spherical groups of somewhat resinous / velvety, gemmy, groups with a smoky-golden hue when backlit on matrix. The piece is in very good shape and displays nicely as you can see. Tsumeb is considered by many collectors, dealers and mineral experts to be the world's greatest mineral locality for the large number of diverse species found, ranging from common to exceedingly rare, as very often they are the finest examples of their respective species in the world. From the collection of Carl Acosta. Priced at $1,500 in the inventory.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$75 01/19/2023 6:38:36 pm (CST)
$72 01/19/2023 6:38:36 pm (CST)
$51 01/17/2023 11:49:40 am (CST)
$50 01/17/2023 11:49:40 am (CST)
$46 01/16/2023 7:46:31 am (CST)
$41 01/16/2023 7:46:31 am (CST)
$10 01/14/2023 9:36:10 pm (CST)