Cobalt-rich Smithsonite in Galena - image 1
Photo by Anton Watzl, Sr.

Cobalt-rich Smithsonite in Galena

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Cobalt-rich smithsonite in galena vug, 8 cm, from Tsumeb, Namibia. Ex Anton Watzl Jr. collection; Anton Watzl Sr. photo.

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SpeciesCobalt, Galena, Smithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Austria page 26
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Cobalt
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native metal prized for rarity and steel-gray luster, with bold contrasts to erythrite or calcite; Bou Azzer and Schneeberg stand out.
Cobalt
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Cobalt from Tsumeb
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Tsumeb
Tsumeb, Namibia — world-renowned locality famed for a rich copper–lead–zinc ore pipe, with dioptase on calcite, azurite blades, and smithsonite prized by colle…