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Mimetite, Smithsonite

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A very unusual combination piece both for the association itself (which is uncommon for some reason) and for the simple fact that the smithsonite is plain weird. I've never seen a smithsonite from Tsumeb quite like it, with its botryoidal form and yellow (cadmian?) color. Labels take it back to 1920. 8 x 6 x 5 cm

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 6.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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