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Duftite Pseudo. After Wulfenite

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This is a robust, complete-all-around crystal of wulfenite that has been totally replaced by duftite, a unique occurrence found only at Tsumeb in good specimens. And there, it is still rare. I have seen numerous small, flimsy examples, but this is a robust crystal, nearly 2 cm across and very thick (several mm). It is on a beautiful rolling matrix of duftite and replaced wulfenite. Large thumbnail or toenail sized specimen, ex Desmond Sacco Thumbnail Collection

Product details

SpeciesWulfenite, Duftite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.3 x 2.0 x 1.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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