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Linarite

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A RICH and showy specimen of azure-blue linarite blades to 1.0 cm on matrix from Tsumeb. These are LARGE linarite blades for Tsumeb and the malachite is a nice compliment. Old and choice material clearly from the early first oxidation zone mining. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SpeciesLinarite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.3 x 5.1 x 4.5 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
Learn about Linarite
vivid azure-blue prismatic crystals from oxidized PbCu deposits; prized for color, luster, and provenance from Arizona, Greece, and Namibia.
Linarite
Regional guide
Linarite from Tsumeb, Namibia
Tsumeb linarite: electric blue blades on cerussite or malachite, a rare locality-specific connoisseur mineral prized by collectors for its contrast and history.