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Mimetite on Smithsonite With Duftite

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Important combination piece featuring three of Tsumeb's best-known species: Smithsonite, Mimetite, and Duftite. The Mimetite prisms range up to 1 cm in length, have superb luster, and are a whitish-yellow. The yellow-beige Smithsonites range up to .5 cm on edge, and they are included with Duftite. This is a good, muted combination piece that has the original Boubee label from the famous old-time mineralogical supply company Comptoir Central d'Histoire Naturelle. Unique compared to any modern combination pieces I have seen.

Product details

SpeciesMimetite, Duftite, Smithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.8 x 6.0 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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