Aragonite (Var: Plumboan Aragonite), Smithsonite
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This is a fabulous mini of Tsumeb tarnowitzite (lead-rich variety of aragonite, technically a mixture of aragonite and cerussite) - made really special by the presence of a LARGE single crystal with fantastic sharp form, next to a smaller one, in a bend in the matrix that showcases it perfectly. Tarnowitzite specimens can be fairly clunky, but this one is really aesthetic. Ex. Willy Israel and Sid Pieters Collections.
Product details
SpeciesAragonite, Smithsonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.8 x 3.3 x 3.0 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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Learn about Aragonite
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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