Cuprian Smithsonite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Small Cabinet, 5.9 x 4.8 x 3.9 cm
Start Time: 10/28/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 11/04/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Scintillating, glassy, yellow-green, cuprian smithsonite rhombs fill the vuggy, sculptural matrix on this showy and excellent varietal from the famous and now-closed Tsumeb Mine. There's even a 3.2 cm vug on the back with more rhombs. Classic, highly desirable material from this renowned locale. Ex Howard Belsky Collection. Valued at $650-800.

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