Cuprian Smithsonite With Copper
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During growth, this vug obvioously had a thin septa, because smithsonite grew on both sides of this rind. The viewing side is covered in small clusters, to .6 cm across, of translucent, green, rice grain, crystals of smithsonite. However, the key to this specimen, is the subsequent growth of malachite coated, copper crystals, in a dendritic pattern, reaching 1.0 cm across. Rare and Exotic combination!
Product details
SpeciesCopper, Smithsonite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.8 x 8.3 x 4.0 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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native copper with spinel-twinned crystals and arborescences; notable from Lake Superior, Itauz, Dongchuan, Corocoro, prized for color and localities.Regional guide
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