Smithsonite (Var: Cobaltoan Smithsonite), Wulfenite - image 1
Smithsonite (Var: Cobaltoan Smithsonite), Wulfenite - image 2

Smithsonite (Var: Cobaltoan Smithsonite), Wulfenite

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A very rich, fine, 3-dimensional, two-sided, cabinet specimen from the Tsumeb Mine. Gemmy and lustrous, pink cobaltoan smithsonite rhombs totally coat the sculptural matrix on this specimen. A fine accent is the few gemmy, amber, windowpane wulfenite crystals found on both sides of the piece. The large, undamaged wulfenite is 1.3 cm. The other side features a 6 mm wulfenite nearly overgrown with smithsonite. Ex. Rob Smith Collection. Wulfenite on smithsonite is not that common from Tsumeb.

Product details

SpeciesWulfenite, Smithsonite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.3 x 6.0 x 5.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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