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Smithsonite (Cobalt-rich)

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William Severance
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Smithsonite (cobalt-rich), 7.5 cm, from the Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Namibia. Collected by Mr. Steyn, ca. 1962–1964. From Miriam and Julius Zweibel (1979); Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

Species
Cobalt, SmithsoniteAbout Cobalt →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 335

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Miriam and Julius ZweibelNot disclosed

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Cobalt
Mineral guide
Learn about Cobalt
native metal prized for rarity and steel-gray luster, with bold contrasts to erythrite or calcite; Bou Azzer and Schneeberg stand out.
Regional guide
Cobalt from Tsumeb
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