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Mottramite

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Mottramite is a common lead, copper, zinc, vanadium ore at Tsumeb, that rarely forms attractive specimens. This piece is a distinct exception, as this very fine, sculptural, cabinet specimen is a crust of botryoidal, moss-green mottramite on matrix. Damage-free, except along the periphery. This unusual looking elongate specimen has an exotic, biomorphic look to it.

Product details

SpeciesMottramite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.3 x 4.2 x 3.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mottramite
Mineral guide
Learn about Mottramite
vivid green to olive botryoidal coatings and striking luster; a popular vanadate prized for color, texture, and key localities.
Mottramite
Regional guide
Mottramite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia - mossy, dendritic green masses on calcite, a rare vanadate formed in a supergene deposit; prized for texture and contrast.