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Duftite on Calcite viewBack to JUNE CULL/CONSIGN AUCTION

Tsumeb Mine (Tsumcorp Mine), Tsumeb, Otjikoto (Oshikoto) Region, Namibia
  • Starting Time:6/11/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Ending Time:6/29/2010 07:00:00 PM(CDT)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:20.7 x 11.8 x 7.5 cm
  • Size Description:LARGE CABINET

Description:Dark green duftite covers calcite rhombs in this LARGE CABINET specimen. The calcite rhombs have the sharp morphology you sometimes see at Tsumeb. The duftite on this piece occurs in a wide range of styles - phantoms, coatings, selective coatings, multiple phantoms, phantoms with coatings. This specimen displays in 360-degrees and is impressive for both size and geometry, without even looking at the intricacy up close.