Smithsonite (Cobalt-bearing)

Tsumeb Mine, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Ex. Brian Kosnar
Miniature, 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.3 cm
Start Time: 07/27/2023 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/03/2023 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Winning Bid: $148
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Item Description

Tsumeb produced a wide variety of Smithsonite specimens, with various chromophores that can create dazzling colors ranging from green to yellow to orange to pink with plenty of other in between. Some of the most enticing and attractive cobalt-bearing Smithsonite specimens ever found are those from Tsumeb. This piece is filled with beautiful, vitreous, compressed, fine pink color cobalt-bearing Smithsonite crystals measuring up to 8 mm, sitting on matrix. The crystals have formed a lovely, somewhat "rose"-esque-shaped group. Good quality and very eye-catching, with no real damage that I can find on the display side. I love the color and style of the crystals on this one, very eye-catching in person. As you all know, Tsumeb minerals are not only highly sought after, but their value seems to increase daily on the market, as this mine is considered by many to be the greatest mineral locality in history. Ex Brian Kosnar Collection

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$148 08/03/2023 6:40:01 pm (CDT)
$138 08/03/2023 6:40:01 pm (CDT)
$128 08/03/2023 6:38:59 pm (CDT)
$120 08/03/2023 6:38:59 pm (CDT)
$108 08/03/2023 12:24:42 pm (CDT)
$98 08/03/2023 9:13:28 am (CDT)
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$77 08/01/2023 7:34:05 pm (CDT)
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$60 08/01/2023 1:15:41 am (CDT)
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$45 07/30/2023 1:30:52 pm (CDT)
$40 07/30/2023 1:30:52 pm (CDT)
$35 07/29/2023 1:49:04 am (CDT)
$30 07/29/2023 1:48:40 am (CDT)
$25 07/29/2023 1:48:40 am (CDT)
$20 07/29/2023 1:48:32 am (CDT)
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$10 07/28/2023 10:55:52 pm (CDT)