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

Wulfenite, Malachite, Smithsonite (Var: Cobaltoan Smithsonite)

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Three glassy, sharp, amber wulfenite crystals to 1.3 cm are aesthetically clustered on sculptural cabinet matrix composed mainly of sparkly, microbotryoidal cobaltoan smithsonite. This is a large piece with good aesthetics and nice color contrasts: The piece is beautifully accented with complimentary, pretty malachite and a rich dusting of smaller wulfenite crystals. Ex. Rob Smith Collection, a noted Tsumeb specialist.

Product details

SpeciesMalachite, Wulfenite, Smithsonite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 x 7.9 x 5.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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