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Willemite

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A very RICH example of the gemmy, botryoidal blue willemite that occurs at its best from Tsumeb! This specimen is almost a solid piece of willemite, with rich, colorful, glassy, translucent bubbles arranged aesthetically throughout. It came originally from Charlie Key and was sold to dealer/collector Gary Hansen in the 1970s 9.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm

Product details

SpeciesWillemite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 5.5 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Willemite
Mineral guide
Learn about Willemite
fluorescent zinc silicate with UV glow; daylight colors range from colorless to pistachio, iconic from Franklin–Sterling Hill and Tsumeb.
Willemite
Regional guide
Willemite from Tsumeb, Namibia
Tsumeb, Namibia: glassy to sparkling crystals in blue-green to champagne hues, botryoidal crusts and hexagonal prisms; classic oxide-zone formation.