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Germanite with Renierite (rare germanium ore)
- Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
- Thumbnail, 2.3 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm
- Start Time: 06/20/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/27/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A rich and fine combination specimen of the very rare germanium sulfosalt species renierite and germanite from the Tsumeb Mine. Bright orange-red renierite microcrystals line the left edge of the solid matrix of gray, metallic-luster germanite. The germanite ore has a colorful purple-green-blue iridescence. Tsumeb is the Type Locality for germanite. From the 29 Level of this world-famous mine. Ex. Sussman dealer stock