Cuprian Smithsonite (unusual style)

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Miniature, 4.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm
Start Time: 09/17/2021 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/23/2021 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Winning Bid: $260
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Item Description

A juicy, translucent, 1.4 cm, apple-green, stepped-growth cuprian smithsonite botryoid dominates this colorful and desirable miniature combination from famed Tsumeb. The sculptural piece hosts many more smaller green botryoids with tiny glassy calcite rhombs intermixed between the botryoids. The small patch of black oxides coating both smithsonite and calcite is a striking contrast. Green cuprian smithsonite is one of the most desirable of the many color varietals from this renowned locale. A classic and excellent miniature combination with a large botryoidal growth, valued $1000-1250

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Bidding History

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$260 09/23/2021 4:14:55 pm (CDT)
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