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Mimetite on Smithsonite

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For the collector of rare Tsumeb association pieces, here is a killer! Gemmy crystals of mimetite to just over one centimeter, in a shallow pocket lined with rhombs of pink smithsonite! Ex. Ulrich Bahmann Collection.

Product details

SpeciesMimetite, Smithsonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 2.1 x 1.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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