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Olivenite

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A very interesting old-time specimen from the early days at Tsumeb. This specimen was in the collection of Friedrich Wilhelm Kegel.

Product details

Species
OliveniteAbout Olivenite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.4 x 3.5 x 6.4 cm
Added on07/16/2026
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—Collector’s EdgeNot disclosed

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Olivenite
Mineral guide
Learn about Olivenite
, copper arsenate hydroxide; olive to yellow-green crystals with varied habits, prized by collectors from Cornwall to Tsumeb and Cap Garonne.
Olivenite
Regional guide
Olivenite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia — connoisseur’s arsenate prized for olive- to forest-green crystals, dramatic habit, and valuable provenance.