Smithsonite, Aragonite (Var: Plumboan Aragonite)
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A REALLY NIFTY and UNUSUAL, two-sided Tsumeb specimen from the Rob Smith Collection. Sparkly, colorless to tan Smithsonite microcrystals totally coated and partially replaced aragonite (variety tarnowitzite) crystals on both sides of this very showy specimen. The thin matrix plate in the middle is a very nice contrast to this unique, two-sided specimen. The crystals reach 2.7 cm on this excellent piece. Tarnowitzite is the lead-rich aragonite varietal and is moderately rare at Tsumeb.This style of pseudomorph was found only once, in the mid 1980s.
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SpeciesAragonite, Smithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.8 x 6.0 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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dramatic flos-ferri growths and pastel sprays; prized for sculptural forms, rarity of pristine pieces, and historic European localities.Regional guide
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