Smithsonite (Cobalt-bearing)

Tsumeb Mine, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Ex. Colin Manlove
Small Cabinet, 7.1 x 6.5 x 3.6 cm
Start Time: 10/19/2023 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/26/2023 6:51:00 pm (CDT)
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Winning Bid: $434
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Item Description

Tsumeb was certainly one the premier localities for Smithsonite specimens. A wide array of specimens came out of this prestigious locality, with various chromophores that created many different 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 1.0c mm, sitting on matrix. The crystals are elongated trigonal prisms in habit. Good quality and very eye-catching, with some bruising in areas, but still not bad. 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 Colin Manlove Collection

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Bidding History

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$434 10/26/2023 6:45:32 pm (CDT)
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