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Duftite

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A beautiful and one-of-a-kind specimen of microcrystalline Duftite forming a layered crab-like shell in shades of green from earthy lime to dark leaf-green. This highly unusual cast from the Tsumeb mine in Namibia has formed in curved curtain-like stacked shells of Duftite with no attached matrix. It is possibly an but may have formed through precipitation of arsenic-rich brines in the karstic environment. A scientifically fascinating and beautiful Duftite cast from Tsumeb.

Product details

Species
DuftiteAbout Duftite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.0 x 7.9 x 3.2 cm
Listed on03/07/2026
Locality
Namibia, Oshikoto Region, TsumebRegional guide →
SKUCC15544

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Mineral guide
Learn about Duftite
vivid green hues from velvety drusy to botryoidal forms; rare micromounts and classic localities like Tsumeb and Ojuela attract collectors.
Duftite
Regional guide
Duftite from Tsumeb, Namibia
from Tsumeb, Namibia - olive to bright-green arsenate, famed for texture and paragenesis; the type locality boosts its collecting appeal.