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Tennantite, Azurite

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An AESTHETIC and SUPERB pseudomorph from the famous and now-closed Tsumeb Mine. Ultra-sharp tennantite pseudomorphs after azurite crystals are aesthetically mounted jackstraw fashion on matrix with needle quartz. The 2.8 cm, doubly terminated, dark matte-gray pseudo has a very sharp chisel termination. Tennantite pseudos after azurite are RARE from Tsumeb and this is a REALLY GOOD one. Ex Rob Smith Colllection, a noted Tsumeb specialist.

Product details

SpeciesAzurite, Tennantite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.6 x 4.4 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Known provenance

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

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Azurite
Mineral guide
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deep blue copper carbonate with prismatic and botryoidal forms; alters to malachite; Mohs 3.5–4; identify color, habit, and notable localities.
Azurite
Regional guide
Azurite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia — renowned for large sharp blue crystals, vivid color, and classic associations with malachite; a historic, collectible locality.