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Wulfenite on Tennantite

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A fantastic miniature specimen from John Schneider's famous Tsumeb collection which packs a punch well above its weight! Intergrown well-formed crystals of tetragonal Tennantite are dusted earthy light leaf-green and lemon-yellow with micro-crystals of Duftite and Mimetite with greyish-white Dolomite crystals. Over these are many highly reflective, Wulfenite crystals of bright resinous lustre, as bevelled square tabular crystals. This contrast of habits, colours and lustres combine to form a terrific specimen from the classic Tsumeb mine in Namibia. One can easily see why John Schneider choose it for his award winning Tsumeb collection.

Product details

Species
Tennantite, WulfeniteAbout Tennantite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 4.6 x 2.7 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
02/2025Unknown Owner$1,100.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Tennantite
sharp tetrahedral crystals with gunmetal luster, prized by collectors for classic localities, rarity, and display-worthy specimens.
Tennantite
Regional guide
Tennantite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia: steel-gray tetrahedra on dolomite or quartz, prized by collectors for rarity, contrast, and the iconic type locality.