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(Meta-)Torbernite

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Sharp crystals of "green wulfenite" as it is so often called. These are classics from the early 1980s, and remain unequaled for the species! Technically they are metatorbernite, but we call them torb's anyhow, colloquially. This is a superb miniature, complete all around, and of exceptional quality. The crystal size and quality is near the maximum found and certainly among the best on the market in some time.

Product details

SpeciesTorbernite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.5 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityDR Congo, Lualaba, Musonoi Mine

Known provenance

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

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Mineral guide
Learn about Torbernite
emerald-green, square tabular crystals with luster; vivid color, hydration (12H2O) vs metatorbernite, and uraniferous deposits boost appeal.
Torbernite
Regional guide
Torbernite from Musonoi Mine, DR Congo
Musonoi torbernite from Kolwezi, DR Congo - emerald-green, square tabular crystals with sharp outlines; prized for its classic locality and strong provenance.