Wulfenite with Malachite (Rob Smith Coll.)

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Cabinet, 11.0 x 7.9 x 5.5 cm
Start Time: 01/14/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/21/2010 6:48:34 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Three, glassy, sharp, amber, wulfenite crystals to 1.3 cm are aesthetically clustered on sculptural CABINET matrix composed mainly of sparkly, microbotryoidal, cobaltoan smithsonite. Wulfenite of this calibre is rare, and highly desirable, for Tsumeb! This is a large piece with good aesthetics overall, and nice color contrasts: The piece is beautifully accented with complimentary, pretty malachite and a rich dusting of smaller wulfenite crystals. Valued $900-ish Ex Rob Smith Collection, a noted Tsumeb specialist.

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