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Tennantite, Dolomite

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Sharp, tetrahedral tennantite crystals are aesthetically scattered on 3-dimensional, vuggy, massive tennantite CABINET matrix, that is richly covered with waxy-luster, gray, saddle-shaped dolomite rhombs on this impressive combination specimen from the famous and now-closed Tsumeb Mine. The moderate-luster, textbook-shaped tennantite crystals reach 1.2 cm on this showy and excellent specimen from the Rob Smith Collection.

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.8 x 9.4 x 6.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Dolomite
Mineral guide
Learn about Dolomite
classic carbonate prized for sculptural rhombohedra, luster, and colors from snow-white to pink, including cobaltoan varieties; ideal for cabinets.
Dolomite
Regional guide
Dolomite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — a diverse carbonate with hollow casts, epimorphs, and color variety, prized for paragenesis, display, and collectibility.