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Scorodite

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A superb scorodite in elongated prismatic crystals, from Tsumeb. Such specimens are very rare, and this is a superb thumbnail example for the species and for the locality. This may be a small specimen, but it is a full-sized competition-level thumbnail and a superb piece with relatively large crystals to 1.2 cm (large for this quality) for the species. Ex. Irv Brown Collection.

Product details

SpeciesScorodite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.7 x 1.0 x 0.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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Scorodite
Mineral guide
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blue-green arsenate crystals with luster; prized for color, gemmy clarity, and prisms/rosettes on gossan; brittle, handle with care.
Scorodite
Regional guide
Scorodite from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
blue to violet crystals from Tsumeb Mine, famed for alexandrite-like color shifts, blade-like habits, and rarity in the mine's oxidation zones.