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Leiteite from Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
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Described in 2012, Ianbruceite is an extremely rare zinc arsenate hydroxide hydrate, first found at the famous Tsumeb mine in Namibia, but it is one of the rarest of all species to be seen from there. This specimen has been analysed to confirm its identification (but there is no printout) as it is such a difficult species to identify visually. Upon this piece it occurs with the more obvious, silky, sectile species Leiteite, for which Tsumeb mine is also the Type Locality, but as pale greenish and blue translucent, vitreous masses, and as the same, but as smaller, isolated, patches within the dense, dark grey, massive, metallic Renierite host. These secondary species form an area in the Renierite reaching 2.5 x 2 cm with the Ianbruceite extending to 1.3 x 1.1 cm. Seriously rare stuff, and especially so from the Type Locality.
Product details
SpeciesLeiteite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 4.2 x 3.0 cm
Added on07/01/2026
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Owners
Unknown Owner
Current owner- Acquired
- Jul 2026
Tucson, Arizona, USA
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