Smithsonite
specimen number:
8011009
location:
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
description: Gorgeous soft pink translucent pearly lenticular crystals of smithsonite to 2.0 cm in size aesthetically covering a mounded shaped matrix measuring 8.8 x 5.8 x 5.3 cm in size. This sits perfectly by itself for display and is an outstanding condition. A superb example for this type of smithsonite from Tsumeb. This had been part of the Minette collection and one that we had held back until now. Ex Dawn & James Minette collection.
Size: 8.8 x 5.8 x 5.3 cm (small-cabinet)
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