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Linarite, Olivenite

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Linarite with olivenite, 7.9 cm, Tsumeb mine, Tsumeb, Namibia. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesLinarite, Olivenite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.9 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 136
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Linarite
Mineral guide
Learn about Linarite
vivid azure-blue prismatic crystals from oxidized PbCu deposits; prized for color, luster, and provenance from Arizona, Greece, and Namibia.
Linarite
Regional guide
Linarite from Tsumeb, Namibia
Tsumeb linarite: electric blue blades on cerussite or malachite, a rare locality-specific connoisseur mineral prized by collectors for its contrast and history.
Locality guide
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…