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Cuprian Smithsonite (great color) viewBack to Collection and New Finds Liquidation Auctions - Ends March 11th

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
  • Starting Time:3/1/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:3/11/2010 06:30:52 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:4.0 x 3.0 x 2.3 cm
  • Size Description:Miniature

Description:Two, gorgeous, highly lustrous, cuprian smithsonite rhombs fill a small vug lined with sparkly, calcite micro rhombs in matrix on this outstanding and aesthetic miniature from the famous and now-closed Tsumeb Mine. The translucent, lightly color-zoned, rhombs, to 1.1 cm, are a very pleasing sea-green. These are some of THE most sought-after green smithsonite varietals from Tsumeb and these are also quite large crystals. Classic and beautiful material for the locality or speces collector. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON! valued $600