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Cuprite on Dolomite

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A textbook, translucent, cherry red 5/8-inch crystal perched on snow-white dolomite. This is a very RARE combo! The piece is superb, pristine. Sussman collection, obtained from the Zweibels in 1987, then passed on to me around 2001 when the Sussmans stopped collecting thumbnails; and I sold to Roland Sherman for $2500 in 2002 (thus I have nearly amortised this back a decade in price when allocating prices here!). From the Roland and Kathy Sherman thumbnail collection: they are competitive thumbnail exhibitors from Southern California, specializing in copper species. Joe Budd Photos

Product details

SpeciesDolomite, Cuprite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.5 x 2.0 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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Dolomite
Mineral guide
Learn about Dolomite
classic carbonate prized for sculptural rhombohedra, luster, and colors from snow-white to pink, including cobaltoan varieties; ideal for cabinets.
Dolomite
Regional guide
Dolomite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — a diverse carbonate with hollow casts, epimorphs, and color variety, prized for paragenesis, display, and collectibility.