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Scorodite

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Scorodite from the famous "gem pocket" of Tsumeb in the 1980s that has produced best of species material. This is a sharp, gemmy crystal showing slight change in color of blue to purple, depending on the lighting. It is a dramatic and interesting specimen at the same time, from this famous find. This is from the large Tsumeb thumbnail suite of the Dr. Erika Pohl collection.

Product details

SpeciesScorodite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.7 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
02/2025Unknown Owner$4,800.00
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.
    Scorodite - Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia