Tennantite pseudo after Enargite with Malachite, Posnjakite - image 1
Tennantite pseudo after Enargite with Malachite, Posnjakite - image 2
Tennantite pseudo after Enargite with Malachite, Posnjakite - image 3
Tennantite pseudo after Enargite with Malachite, Posnjakite - image 4
Tennantite pseudo after Enargite with Malachite, Posnjakite - image 5
Tennantite pseudo after Enargite with Malachite, Posnjakite - image 6
Tennantite pseudo after Enargite with Malachite, Posnjakite - image 7
Tennantite pseudo after Enargite with Malachite, Posnjakite - image 8
Tennantite pseudo after Enargite with Malachite, Posnjakite - image 9

Tennantite pseudo after Enargite with Malachite, Posnjakite

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This specimen represents an unusual combination of species. Tennantite has replaced enargite in terminated crystals, to 4 cm in length. A secondary deposition of malachite coats the whole specimen. Small crystals (marked with an arrow) of posnjakite are also present. It is a very interesting example of the weird mineralogy of Tsumeb, all in one piece!

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 4.8 x 3.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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