Bayldonite coated Mimetite (early 1900's Tsumeb classic)

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.4 x 1.6 cm
Start Time: 08/10/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/17/2017 6:34:24 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Forest-green bayldonite, a relatively rare Pb-Cu arsenate, coats an elegant thumbnail jackstraw cluster of glassy, hexagonal mimetite crystals on this aesthetic combination from famed Tsumeb. The longest crystal is 1.5 cm. We have been told, that these are old-timers dating to the 1st Oxidation Zone. A classic and desirable combination from Tsumeb with several fine display views. valued $300-500

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