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Tennantite Pseudo After Chalcocite

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Like most Tsumeb lovers, Charlie seems to have a love for tennantite. What were once crystals of prismatic, well formed, Chalcocite, have since been transformed into pseudomorphs of eerie black Tennantite. The crystals reach 7.0 cm in length, making this a major Tsumeb pseudomorph and of a good display quality, too!

Product details

SpeciesChalcocite, Tennantite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.1 x 3.6 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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Chalcocite
Mineral guide
Learn about Chalcocite
dark steel-gray crystals with bright metallic luster and dramatic twinning; rare, well-formed specimens attract collectors and highlight sites.
Chalcocite
Regional guide
Chalcocite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
gunmetal-gray crystals with bright faces, striations, and twinning; rare, well-formed Tsumeb specimens prized for precision metallic luster.