Smithsonite (Cobalt-bearing)

Item Description

Tsumeb will always be known as one the premier localities in the world for Smithsonite specimens. The vast number of varied and beautiful specimens that came out of this prestigious locality is unmatched. Many different styles and colors ranging from green to yellow to orange to pink with plenty of other in between were found over the life of this mine. Some of the most enticing and attractive cobalt-bearing Smithsonite specimens ever found are those from Tsumeb. This piece is filled with beautiful, vitreous, rhombohedral, fine pink color cobalt-bearing Smithsonite crystals measuring up to 1.1 cm, sitting on matrix. Good quality and very eye-catching, with some very light 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