Smithsonite (Cobalt-bearing)

Item Description

Tsumeb is one of the premier localities for Smithsonite in history. The specimens can be quite varied, featuring different 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 rhombic Smithsonite crystals measuring up to 7 mm, sitting on matrix. Good quality and very eye-catching, with only minor 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.