Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia - image 1
Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia - image 2
Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia - image 3

Smithsonite from Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia

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This vibrant pink smithsonite from Tsumeb has great luster, with a nice group of rhombohedral crystals. Sharp edges and translucent interior, a quality thumbnail example. Ex: Ed Pedersen

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SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.2 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/24/2026
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb Mine

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Acquired
Oct 2026

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ZnCO3 with botryoidal and crystalline forms, silky to vitreous luster, pastel hues from cobalt to yellow; localities boost collecting appeal.
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Tsumeb Mine, Namibia Locality Guide
Locality guide
Tsumeb Mine
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia - a classic locality famous for dramatic color contrasts and a vast mineral range, from azurite and malachite to dioptase and cerussite.