Smithsonite (Cobalt-bearing)

Item Description

Hundreds of mineral species have been found at the illustrious Tsumeb Mine, and it notably produced a wide variety of Smithsonite specimens. The various chromophores in these Smithsonites can create dazzling colors ranging from green to yellow to orange to pink with plenty of other in between. Certainly a good number of the most enticing and attractive cobalt-bearing Smithsonite specimens ever found are those from Tsumeb. This piece is filled with beautiful, vitreous, modified, fine pink color cobalt-bearing Smithsonite crystals measuring up to 6 mm, sitting on matrix. The crystals are distinct, and look very attractive up close. 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.
From the collection of Colin Manlove.