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Willemite (Rob Smith Coll.)
- Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
- Cabinet, 10.5 x 8.5 x 7.0 cm
- Start Time: 02/04/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/11/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Glassy and flashy, sea-green to rose-red to rust-red, willemite botryoids richly line large vugs on both sides on this CABINET specimen from the Rob Smith Collection, a noted Tsumeb specialist. White calcite rhombs are a nice accent. Sea-green willemite is highly desirable from Tsumeb and this is an especially rich and showy piece. Valued at $750-900.