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Wulfenite, Cerussite, Tennantite

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Gemmy, amber wulfenite crystals to 1.0 cm are festooned on three sides of the sculptural matrix of solid, massive tennantite of this very fine old-time specimen from the Tsumeb Mine. Two of the wulfenite outcroppings are beautifully accented with reticulated and single cerussite crystals. The whole specimen is capped by two "mountains" of sharp, tetrahedral tennantite crystals to 1.7 cm. Classic combination material from this historic mine. The Scott Williams label, dating from 1955-1961, indicates that the piece was collected in 1958.

Product details

SpeciesTennantite, Wulfenite, Cerussite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 5.7 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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Mineral guide
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sharp tetrahedral crystals with gunmetal luster, prized by collectors for classic localities, rarity, and display-worthy specimens.
Tennantite
Regional guide
Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia: steel-gray tetrahedra on dolomite or quartz, prized by collectors for rarity, contrast, and the iconic type locality.
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