Willemite from Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

Willemite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

4.4 x 3.3 x 2.6cm

Tsumeb produced some of the world's best wilemites, found in different crystal habits and also in hues of brown, yellow, and even blue. This sparkling specimen is a relatively rare style. This is a cluster of botryoidal, champagne colored, transparent gemmy xls consisting of numerous tiny individual xls arranged in pinwheel style. It is a virtual floater with a single point of contact at the base.