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Mimetite and Smithsonite

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Excellent combination thumbnail from Tsumeb. The central spire of a 1.1 cm Mimetite is highly lustrous and has a beautiful, lemon-yellow color that is uniform throughout. It has a sharp termination, and excellent striations along the faces. The Mimetite is framed at the base by sharp, classic curved rhombs of Smithsonite. Very reminiscent of the famous world's fair symbol of years ago where you had the tall obelisk with the spheres at the base. An excellent, aesthetic thumbnail.

Product details

SpeciesMimetite, Smithsonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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